Vegan Sloppy Joes

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium and gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Maple syrup adds flavor while maintaining sweetness.

hamburger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns provide more fiber.

Coat the bottom of a medium saucepan with oil and place it over medium heat.

Add the onion, pepper, carrot and garlic. Sweat the veggies for about 5 minutes, until the carrots and peppers begin to soften and the onions are very tender and translucent.

Stir in the beans, 3/4 cup water, tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, liquid smoke and chili powder.

Raise the heat and bring the liquid to a boil.

Lower the heat and allow the mixture to simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is very thick and the veggies are tender, 15 to 20 minutes, adding a bit more water if needed during cooking.

Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Stuff buns with bean mixture. Top with dill pickle slices and onion slices. Serve.

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