Ingredients

1

cup dried lentils, sorted, rinsed

2

cups water

1 1/2

cups chopped celery

1 1/2

cups chopped carrots

1

cup chopped onions

3/4

cup ketchup

2

tablespoons dark brown sugar

2

tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2

tablespoons cider vinegar

10

sesame seed buns, split, toasted

Preparation

In medium saucepan, combine lentils and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine celery, carrots, onions, ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Stir in lentils with water.

Cover; cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours. Stir in vinegar. Spoon 1/2 cup filling into each toasted bun.