Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils, rinsed and drained

• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped

• 2 medium carrots, shredded (1 cup)

• ¾ cup chopped onion

• 1 cup reduced-sodium hot-style vegetable juice or vegetable juice

• ¼ cup no-salt-added tomato paste

• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles

• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce

• 2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 cups water

• ½ cup reduced-sodium ketchup

• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (see Tip)

• 16 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

• 1 Shredded carrot