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8. Smoky Black Bean Sloppy Joes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 2 cans 15 oz each black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 burger buns or rolls
  • Optional: sliced pickles or quick slaw for topping

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Add onion and cook 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add beans, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Mash roughly half the beans with the back of a spoon.
  4. Stir in vinegar and maple syrup. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes to thicken.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Spoon onto buns and top with pickles or slaw.