Name: Vegan Sloppy Joes (with Baked Onion Rings)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 can chickpeas; 1 onion, diced; 1 can diced tomatoes, pureed (or 1 can tomato sauce); 1/2 red pepper, diced; 2 tsp brown sugar; 2 Tbs. vegan worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder; 3 dashes hot sauce; 4 gluten-free buns OR you can use cabbage/lettuce leafs as a substitution

Ingredients

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2 can chickpeas
1 onion, diced
1 can diced tomatoes, pureed (or 1 can tomato sauce)
1/2 red pepper, diced
2 tsp brown sugar
2 Tbs. vegan worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
3 dashes hot sauce
4 gluten-free buns OR you can use cabbage/lettuce leafs as a substitution

Instructions

Drain 1 can of chickpeas. Put into a bowl and mash with a fork (don’t worry if it is not all mashed–pictured above).
Drain the 2nd can of chickpeas and stir into the mashed mixture. Set aside.
Puree the can of tomatoes in a food processor (or just open the can of tomato sauce–i didn’t have sauce so i got creative with what i had and it turned out fabulous).
In a large skillet, heat up 1-2 Tbs oil at medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes. When they have tenderized, add the chickpeas. Let it warm up for 5 minutes.
Add tomato sauce/puree, sugar, spices and red pepper. Stirring often, let it heat up for a good 10-15 minutes
Place on a gluten-free bun or lettuce leaf (Sloppy Joe Wraps!) and serve.