Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

medium sweet potatoes

1 cup

black lentils (also called blue / french lentils)

Celtic sea salt

4 cups

water

1 tbsp

virgin coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil

shallots, minced

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1/4 cup

yellow bell pepper (red or orange are also good choices)

1/2 tsp

whole cumin seeds

1/2 tsp

dark chili powder

4 cups

cooked lentils (all of the lentils)

2 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

1 3/4 cups

crushed tomatoes

3/4 cup

tomato sauce (any low sugar variety works)

1 tbsp

maple syrup

cinnamon

1/4 tsp

crushed dried oregano

salt and black pepper

optional but highly recommended: chipotle vegan mayo, avocado, hot sauce