Description
A healthy and flavorful twist on the classic Sloppy Joes, featuring sweet potatoes and black beans for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the diced onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in the bell pepper and sweet potatoes, cooking until they are slightly tender.
- Add the black beans, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are cooked through.
- Serve the mixture on whole wheat hamburger buns.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like smoked paprika or garnishing with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg