Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Vegan Sloppy Joes

By La’Shon Cannon-Robinson


As a kid I hated having Sloppy Joes for dinner—I thought it was disgusting. My mom would use ground beef and add Manwich to make it all complete. I dreaded those days and ate just enough to not get yelled at.

Today, as a Vegan adult it has miraculously become one of my favorite quick Vegan meals. In May of last year I got braces as an adult and this was one of the only things that I could eat because of its soft texture.

It is a fun meal to serve to the kiddies and every time my nieces visit I whip up a batch up Vegan Joes—they love it and you will also!

Vegan Sloppy Joes

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 12 min
Makes: 2 servings
2 Tbsp. finely chopped red onions
2 Tbsp. chopped green peppers
2 Tbsp. chopped red onions
1 tsp. olive oil
1 cup frozen BOCA Ground Crumbles
1/2 cup Annie’s Naturals Organic Barbecue Sauce
1 Tbsp. CLAUSSEN Sweet Pickle Relish
2 Healthy Life Sandwich Wheat Buns

COOK and stir onions, green and red peppers in hot oil in small nonstick skillet on medium heat 3 min. or until tender.

STIR in all remaining ingredients except buns; cook 3 min. or until heated through (160ºF), stirring occasionally.

SERVE in buns.

KITCHEN TIPS

Creative Leftovers
Have some leftover hot dog buns? Use them to prepare these tasty sloppy joe sandwiches instead of the hamburger buns.

Serving Suggestion
Serve with crisp fresh radishes, carrot sticks and celery sticks.

NUTRITION INFORMATION
Nutrition Bonus:
Sloppy, but yummy, these sandwiches are sure to become a new family favorite. And since they are made with BOCA Ground Crumbles instead of meat, these great-tasting sandwiches can fit into a healthful eating plan.

Diet Exchange:
1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 2 Starch,1 Meat (L)

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