Raina's Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe

2 tablespoons olive oil

or more to taste

1 small onion

diced

1 stalk celery

sliced

2 cloves garlic

minced

or more to taste

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon chili powder

or more to taste

1 teaspoon ground paprika

½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

1 cup uncooked green lentils

1 ¾ cups water

1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 ½ tablespoons yellow mustard

1 ½ tablespoons brown mustard

2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon Thai chili paste

or to taste

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

or more to taste

6 slices whole wheat bread

1 medium avocado

diced