1/2 cup dry lentils, black or green
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon coconut or white sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15.5 ounce) can Michigan Red Beans, rinsed and drained, or 1-1/2 cups cooked dried beans
6 whole wheat burger buns
6 slices sharp cheddar cheese
Michigan is known throughout the world as a top producer of conventional and organic dry edible beans.
