Slow Cooker BBQ Chickpea Sloppy Joes

Tangy, hearty, and easy! Chickpeas and red lentils cook up thick and rich in a tomato-BBQ base.

FOR THE BBQ CHICKPEA SLOPPY JOE FILLING:
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup uncooked red lentils, rinsed
1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
3 medium cloves garlic, diced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon red crushed pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste

FOR THE BUNS:
4 hamburger buns
2 teaspoons olive oil

TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL):
Sliced red onion
Dill pickles or sweet pickles

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