Black Bean Sloppy Joes

These black bean sloppy joes are a go-to recipe that you can make even when you’re at the tail end of a wearisome day. It’s delicious with a big salad or coleslaw and baked sweet potatoes or, if time or patience aren’t an issue, Potato or Sweet Potato Oven “Fries.” Recipe and photo contributed by April Jones.

Serves: 6

• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced, optional
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or a small amount of broth
• Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and lightly mashed
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 15-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon natural granulated sugar or agave nectar
• 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
• Dried hot red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce to taste, optional
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Whole grain rolls or hamburger buns
• Pickles, sliced onions, and/or your favorite burger fixings

In a large saucepan, sauté the bell pepper, jalapeños, onion, and garlic in oil or broth until tender.

Add the beans, cumin and coriander, cook on medium low heat for 5 minutes, stirring two or three times.

Add the tomatoes, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender jar or food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour blended tomatoes into bean mixture and simmer 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve on buns with pickles, sliced onions, and/or your favorite burger fixings.

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April Jones is the publisher of Kitchen-Blender-Reviews.com. She is very passionate about green smoothies, healthy eating and teaching others the value of eating a balanced, nutritious diet.