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 mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Entrées
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 196kcal
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
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.
~Leave the ribs and seeds of your jalapeño in if you like the heat!
~Nutrition facts calculated without buns or toppings.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 529mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g