Lentil Sloppy Joe Lettuce Wraps

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red or green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 large iceberg lettuce leaves

1. In a Dutch oven or large saucepot with lid, heat oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until softened, stirring frequently. Add garlic, shallot and tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients, except lettuce leaves. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Cover with lid, reduce heat to low and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf.
3. Serve lentils wrapped in lettuce leaves.

olive oil, red, garlic, shallot, tomato paste, bay leaf, tomato sauce, water, red lentils, worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, ground black pepper, kosher salt, cayenne pepper

Taken from food52.com/recipes/21080-lentil-sloppy-joe-lettuce-wraps (may not work)