Vegetarian sloppy joes

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1mediumOnion; chopped
1mediumGreen pepper; chopped
3cupsCooked brown rice
32ouncesMexican-style pinto beans (canned)
¾cupHickory smoke barbecue sauce
4Whole grain buns

Directions

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and green pepepr; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice, beans and barbecue sauce.

Simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until heated through. Serve on buns.

Each serving provides: * 542 calories * 19⅕ g. protein * 9⅖ g. fat * 96⅖ g. carbohydrates * 3⅕ g. dietary fiber * 17 mg. cholesterol * 1637 mg. sodium.

[Karen's note: I'm not sure where the cholesterol comes from in this recipe. There's no cheese in the photo next to the recipe, so maybe the buns contain some animal products...?] Source: "Veg-able Rice" Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias