Pinto Bean Sloppy Joes

Top these with a thin slice of provolone or smoked gouda, along with some ketchup on a toasted onion bun, and you have the makings of a delicious meatless sloppy joe!

• olive oil
• 1 med. onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, finely diced
• 4-5 kosher dill pickles, finely diced
• 1 pound (about two cups) of pinto or black beans (rinsed and drained if using a can)
• 1/4 cup of wheat germ
• 1 cup of thick tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes
• 1 T. soy sauce
• Dijon Mustard to taste
• Worscestire Sauce to taste
• 1 tsp. of honey or brown rice syrup
• 1 tsp. of chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried basil

Sautee' onions and peppers. Add remaining ingredients to a gentle simmer. Mash with a potato masher. Simmer over medium heat, loosely covered for 5-7 minutes.