Black Bean and Salsa Sloppy Joes

Black Bean and Salsa Sloppy Joes
Parenting Magazine
April 2012


***Susan's Note:  My 9 month old loves loves loves these.  I just give him a little bowl of the black bean mixture (cooled) and he feeds himself.  I also love the sandwiches with sliced avocado.  Easy!**

Black Bean & Salsa Sloppy Joes
Makes 4

Ingredients:
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 ½ cups black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cups salsa (1 15 oz. jar) 
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese
- (rolls)

Directions:
1. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil over medium heat.  Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute. 
2. Stir in the black beans, salsa, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, cumin, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cook for 10 minutes. 
3. Spoon the mixture onto whole wheat buns. If desired, top with shredded cheddar cheese.