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BBQ Black Bean Sandwich with Creamy Vegan Slaw

A delicious vegan version of the sloppy joe - made with black beans! This delicious black bean sandwich is smothered in a tangy ketchup brown sugar sauce and topped with crunchy slaw.
Course vegan
Total Time 30 minutes
Author Emily Weeks, RDN, LD

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 15 oz can black beans
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 medium head napa or green cabbage shredded
  • 2 medium carrots grated 
  • 1 small bunch green onions scallions, sliced
  • 4 whole grain buns or rolls

Instructions

  1.  
  2. Preheat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once the saucepan is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
  3. Add the onion and garlic to the saucepan; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, 4-5 minutes.
  4. Drain and rinse the beans in a colander; add to the saucepan with the onion. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon, brown sugar, and spices to the saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, while you make the slaw.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, and onion powder.
  7. Add the cabbage, carrots, and green onion to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine. Set aside. 
  8. Toast the buns if desired.
  9. Divide the bean mixture between buns and top with slaw. 
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