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White Bean Sloppy Joes

Enjoy a plant-based, protein-rich classic! White bean sloppy joes are a simple yet hearty comfort dish. With optional cayenne pepper, you can make these as spicy and flavorful as you want! The high protein content of the beans in this recipe makes it satisfying and delicious!

Cooking Tip

Use any type of white bean, chickpea, or lentil as the base. Serve with bread, rice, or any other grain in place of buns. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Yield4 servings

Serving size1 serving

Perfect forOne-pot, Quick & easy

Dietary preferencesDairy Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 cups white beans
1.5 cups tomato sauce
1 small bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tbsp. oil
2 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
cayenne pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a skillet, add onion and pepper and sauté over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes.
Add garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, all spices, and let simmer for 4-5 more minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust flavor as needed.
Add the beans and stir. Let simmer for 2-4 more minutes.
Serve on burger buns and enjoy!

Nutrition facts (per serving)

220Calories

3.0 Total Fat (g)

0.0Saturated Fat (g)

1,120.0Sodium (mg)

41.0Carbs (g)

9.0 Dietary Fiber (g)

12.0Protein (g)

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.

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