Description
Chickpea Sloppy Joes are a hearty and satisfying plant-based twist on the classic comfort food. Made with smashed chickpeas simmered in a tangy, sweet-savory sauce, they’re perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns (gluten-free if needed)
- Optional toppings: pickles, coleslaw, red onion slices
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chickpeas to the skillet and mash roughly with a fork or potato masher, leaving some whole for texture.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, maple syrup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and heated through.
- Toast the buns if desired, then spoon the chickpea mixture onto the bottom halves. Add any optional toppings and top with the other bun half.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free buns and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- The filling can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Great as a sandwich filling or served over baked potatoes or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg