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Healthy Sloppy Joes

Healthy Sloppy Joes - this classic messy sandwich gets a meatless makeover and a Mexican twist. Serve 'em up with tortilla chips and salsa on the side and wash 'em down with a pitcher of margaritas. It's fiesta time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Entrées
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 196kcal

Ingredients

Mexican BBQ Sauce

Healthy Sloppy Joes

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 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 fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or to taste
  • 6 burger buns gluten free if desired

Toppings

Instructions

  • Whisk all the ingredients for the Mexican BBQ Sauce in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the red onion for 3 to 4 min until softened. Add the garlic and sauté another minute.
  • Add the red bell pepper and jalapeño and sauté 3 to 4 minutes.
  • 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 burger buns with guacamole and extra jalapeño slices, if desired.

Notes

~Leave the ribs and seeds of your jalapeño in if you like the heat!
~Nutrition facts calculated without buns or toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 529mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g