Sloppy J.O.'s

Celebrate the big game with this game-changer! It's messy and jammed-packed with a lot of powerful tastes. Impress your friends for the watch party because this will not be benched. Pack this sandwich well, and make sure you have your fork to scoop up the mess!

1.5 Quinoa, cooked
1 Red Pepper, chopped
1 Yellow Onion, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, chopped
16oz Can of Diced Tomatoes (with Juices)
3C Water
16oz Can of Black Beans
2T Dijon Mustard
1/4C Ketchup
1/4C Tomato Paste
1T Tamari Sauce
1T Paprika
2T Chili Powder
Ground Pepper, to taste
1/2C Walnuts, chopped
6 Whole-Wheat Hamburger Buns


Rinse 1 cup of quinoa in a fine mesh sieve until water runs clear, drain and transfer to a medium pot. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside off the heat for 5 minutes; uncover and fluff with a fork. Put the quinoa aside for now.

Finely chop the red pepper, the garlic cloves and the onion. Now, in a non-stick large pot, sauté these veggies on medium-heat for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown. Now, add in the diced tomatoes (juice included), the water, the black beans, the mustard, the ketchup, the tomato paste, the tamari sauce and all of the spices! Bring this pot to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and bring to a simmer.

As it simmers, stir in the quinoa, the beans and the walnuts. Let this simmer for about 15 minutes, or until it thickens up! Toast your bread and serve warm!

Add your favorite toppings: avocado, pickles, onions and serve with your favorite vegan side dish!


Prep time is about 25 minutes.
Serves 6.