Vegan Sloppy Joes with Sneaky Veggies
Ingredients
- 2 cups white beans cooked (about 350 g) (*see recipe notes)
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce (passata) (360 g)
- 1 small bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium-sized onion chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tbsp oil
- 2 tsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/8 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 soft burger buns (we used gluten-free)
Preparation
Heat oil in a pan, add onion and pepper, and sauté over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes.
Add garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, vegan Worcestershire sauce, sugar, all spices, and let simmer for a further 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust flavor as needed. Add the cannellini beans and stir. Let simmer for 2-4 more minutes.
Serve on soft burger buns with some dairy-free melted cheese. Enjoy!
Tips
The Sloppy Joe mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
