Black Bean Sloppy Joes
with tri-color salsa

Name: Black Bean Sloppy Joes
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 Jalapenos (opt), diced; 1 cup Onions, red, diced; 1 Bell peppers, red, diced; 2 Pickles (opt), sliced; 12 sprigs Cilantro, leaves of; 1 can Beans, black (14oz / 397g); 4 Burger buns; 2 tsp Oil, cooking; 1 tsp Coriander; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 can Crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted preferably (14oz / 397g); 1 Tbsp Soy sauce, low-sodium; 1/4 tsp Sugar; 1/4 cup Onions, red, diced; 1 Bell peppers, red, diced; 1 cup Corn kernels, fresh off the cob or frozen; 8 oz Zucchini, diced; 3 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped; 3 Tbsp Lime juice

Active: 40 min Total: 40 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

This is our vegetarian take on a Sloppy Joe. Filled with black beans and veggies, this has all the flavor and heartiness of the original. Paired with a crunchy salsa, this vegetarian meal is sure to please. Don't worry if you have to lick your fingers - the sloppier, the better!

Ingredients

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Servings:

Black Bean Sloppy Joes:

Garlic - 2 cloves , minced
Jalapenos (opt) - 1 , diced
Onions, red - 1 cup , diced
Bell peppers, red - 1 , diced
Pickles (opt) - 2 , sliced
Cilantro - 12 sprigs , leaves of
Beans, black (14oz / 397g) - 1 can
Burger buns - 4
Oil, cooking - 2 tsp
Coriander - 1 tsp
Cumin - 1 tsp
Paprika - 1 tsp
Crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted preferably (14oz / 397g) - 1 can
Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1 Tbsp
Sugar - 1/4 tsp

Tri-Color Summer Salsa:

Onions, red - 1/4 cup , diced
Bell peppers, red - 1 , diced
Corn kernels, fresh off the cob or frozen - 1 cup
Zucchini - 8 oz , diced
Cilantro - 3 Tbsp , chopped
Lime juice - 3 Tbsp

Prep

Garlic / Jalapenos (opt) / Red onions (for sloppy joes and salsa) / Red peppers (for sloppy joes and salsa) / Corn (if using fresh) / Pickles (opt) - Prep as directed. Garlic, jalapenos, plus Sloppy Joes’ portion of red onions and red peppers can be combined. Salsa’s portion of red onions and red peppers can also be combined. (Can be done up 4 days ahead)
Zucchini - Prep as directed. Dice as small as you can, ~0.5cm / 0.2” wide. Can be stored with red onions and red peppers. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
Cilantro (for Sloppy Joes and salsa) - Prep as directed.
Beans - Drain and rinse.
Make salsa - If using frozen corn, heat for ~45 seconds in microwave to defrost (or submerge quickly in warm water and drain). Toss zucchini, red onions and red peppers (just the salsa’s portion), corn, and cilantro with lime juice. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)

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Make

Heat oven to 400F / 204C. Separate buns and arrange on a sheet pan.
Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and then garlic, jalapeno, red onions, and red pepper to heated oil with a sprinkle of salt. Saute for ~5 minutes.
Add beans with coriander, cumin, and paprika. Saute for ~1 minute.
Transfer buns into oven and toast for ~4 minutes.
Add tomatoes, soy sauce, and sugar to saute pan. Saute for another 3 to 5 minutes.
Spoon Sloppy Joe filling into buns and top with sliced pickles and some cilantro leaves.
Season salsa to taste with salt and hot sauce (if desired) and enjoy with Sloppy Joes.

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