This recipe is a great choice for a Meatless Monday that still lets you convince the kids that it's a Sloppy Joe! You can serve the finished product on whole-wheat hamburger buns.
Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
4–6
2 tsp olive oil
½ onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
⅓ cup shredded carrot
1 can of chili beans, undrained
1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
¼ cup hickory-smoked barbecue sauce, or to your preference
Hamburger buns
Add olive oil to pan over medium-high heat.
Add onions, bell pepper, and carrots and cook for 3–4 minutes
3–4 minutes
Add rice, chili beans, and barbecue sauce and cook for approximately 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently to heat thoroughly.
10–15 minutes
Serve on hamburger buns.