VEGGIE SLOPPY JOE

Who says if you give up meat you cannot enjoy a Sloppy Joe? Perfect for a quick go to American classic with a kick. A blend of veggies and spices put a healthy twist on the regular Joe.  Flavor in every bite! You will never go back to the meaty counterpart.

SPICE MIX
3 Tablespoons Cumin Seeds, dry roasted 
1 Tablespoon Coriander Seeds, dry roasted
1 Tablespoon Cloves, dry roasted
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon, powdered
1 Tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
1 Tablespoon Freeze Dried Mango, powdered (optional)
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper, powdered



INGREDIENTS
4 Large Potatoes (mashed)
1 Large Onion, diced finely
2-3 Tomatoes, diced finely
2 Green peppers, seeded and diced
1 Cup Green Peas, shelled
4 Cloves of Garlic, paste
1/4 Cup Cilantro, chopped

1/2 Tablespoon Sugar
6 Crusty Buns
1-2 Lemons, sliced
1 Stick Organic Butter
Salt to taste

PROCESS
1. Grind together the spices in a spice grinder/processor. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, add the stick of the Organic Butter and Garlic paste.
3. Add the diced Onions and let sweat.
4. Add the tomatoes and turn the heat down to low. Cover with a lid and stir often. You want the tomatoes to get soft and almost close to a puree form, from sweating them.
5. Meanwhile, in another container add water and bring the Green Peppers and Green Peas to a boil. They need to be only par-cooked at this point.
6. Once the peppers and peas are par-cooked, puree them coarsely.
7. Add this pureed mixture to the tomatoes, onion, garlic that has been simmering. 
8. Add the mashed potatoes and mix. Keep the heat on low to avoid any splattering. 
9. Add salt, sugar, and spice mix. Let simmer so the flavor from the spices blends well with the veggies.
10. Preheat the broiler on high.
11. Slice the Crusty Buns and place on a baking sheet. Lightly butter them and place under the broiler. 
12. Once toasted, spoon equal portions of the veggie mixture on the bottom portion of the buns. 
13. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon and place the top of the bun on it and enjoy. 


TIP: Replace the tomatoes with unsalted organic tomato puree for shorter cooking time.
        Freeze dried mango powder can be found in ethnic stores and is also know as amchoor.