Pinto Bean Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

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Pinto Bean Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

 

1 cup diced onion

1/2 cup diced seeded green pepper

2 tablespoons diced seeded jalapeño pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 15 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed, drained

1 6 oz. can tomato paste

1/2 cup water

1/3 cup wheat germ

4 teaspoons blackstrap molasses

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

hot pepper sauce or Tabasco sauce to taste

6 hamburger buns or large rolls, split or slices of whole-grain bread

 

In a large non-stick skillet, saute the onion, green, and jalapeño peppers in

the olive oil, for 5 minutes to soften. Add the garlic and saute for an

additional 1 minute.

Add remaining ingredients, season the mixture with hot pepper sauce, to taste,

and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Using a fork or the back of a spoon,

coarsely mash the simmering mixture, and then simmer an additional 5 minutes.

Serve the mixture on hamburger buns or large rolls, or on slices of whole grain

bread. The pinto bean sloppy joe mixture can also be used as a sauce on pasta,

grains, or vegetables.

Makes 6 sandwiches.