Saturday, March 28, 2009

Veggie Sloppy Joes















1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 red, green or yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped

2 jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely chopped

1 red onion, chopped

2 large cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped

Two 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt and pepper
One 15-ounce can diced fire-roasted or crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Juice of 1 lime
4 crusty rolls, split and lightly toasted
2 large dill pickles, chopped
1/3 cup chopped cilantro (a generous handful)



















Directions:
1. In a large skillet, heat the oil, 1 turn of the pan, over mediumhigh heat. Add the bell pepper, jalapeños, red onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the black beans, cumin and coriander; season with salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Add to the black beans and simmer for a few minutes. Stir in the lime juice. Serve the Sloppy Joes on the rolls (tosted). Top with the pickles and cilantro.

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