Meatless Mexican Sloppy Joes
Mexican Sloppy Joes - this classic messy sandwich gets a meatless makeover and a lot more spice. Serve 'em up with tortilla chips and salsa on the side and wash 'em down with a pitcher of margaritas. It's fiesta time!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- ½ of a red onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup water (divided, for sauteing)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (ribs and seeds removed, diced)
- 1 ½ cups cooked black beans (or 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained)
- 1 ½ cups cooked pinto beans (or 1 15 oz can, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (I used frozen)
- 2-3 tbsp chopped cilantro (or to taste)
- Slider buns (gluten free if desired)
- Guacamole
- Extra jalapeño (sliced)
Mexican BBQ Sauce
- 12 oz jar salsa (or 1 ¼ cups), your favorite
- juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt/pepper to taste (I didn't use any)
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients for the Mexican BBQ Sauce in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the red onion for 3-4 min until softened. Add the garlic and sauté another minute.
- Add the red bell pepper and jalapeño and sauté 3-4 minutes, adding the additional 2 tbsp of water if necessary so the veggies don't stick to the pan.
- Pour the Mexican BBQ Sauce into the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the pinto beans, black beans, and corn and stir to combine. Simmer another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary or add salt/pepper to your liking.
- Add the chopped cilantro and stir.
- Serve hot on slider buns with guacamole and extra jalapeño slices.
Notes
~Leave the ribs and seeds of your jalapeño in if you like the heat!
~Nutrition facts calculated without buns or toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1250IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3.2mg