BBQ Black Bean Sandwich with Creamy Vegan Slaw

[Sincerely-Food-Chef]

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz) can black beans
• 2 medium carrots
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 small bunch green onions (scallions)
• 1 medium head napa cabbage
• 4 whole grain buns or rolls
• 1 medium yellow onion
• apple cider vinegar
• brown sugar
• Dijon mustard
• extra virgin olive oil
• garlic powder
• ketchup
• onion powder
• paprika
• pure maple syrup
• salt
• soy sauce
• vegan mayonnaise

Instructions

1. Peel and mince the onion.
   • 1 medium yellow onion
2. Preheat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. Peel and mince the garlic.
   • 4 cloves garlic
4. Once the saucepan is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
   • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
5. Add the onion and garlic to the saucepan; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, 4-5 minutes.
6. Drain and rinse the beans in a colander; add to the saucepan with the onion. Stir to combine.
   • 1 (15 oz) can black beans
7. Add the ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon, brown sugar, and spices to the saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, while you make the slaw.
   • ½ cup ketchup
   • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
   • 1 tbsp soy sauce
   • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
   • 2 tbsp brown sugar
   • ½ tsp paprika
   • ½ tsp garlic powder
   • ¼ tsp salt
8. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, and onion powder. Set aside.
   • ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
   • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
   • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
   • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
   • 1 tsp onion powder
9. Wash and dry the fresh produce.
   • 1 medium head napa cabbage
   • 2 medium carrots
   • 1 small bunch green onions (scallions)
10. Trim off and discard the root end of the cabbage; halve the cabbage lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise and add to the bowl with the dressing.
11. Trim and peel the carrots, then julienne or coarsely grate them. Add to the bowl with the cabbage.
12. Trim off and discard the ends of the green onions; cut the onions into ¼-inch pieces and add to the bowl with the cabbage. Stir to combine the veggies with the dressing and set aside.
13. Toast the buns if desired.
    • 4 whole grain buns or rolls
14. To serve, place the bottom half of a bun on each plate. Top with bean mixture and some of the slaw; close with top half of the bun. Serve with remaining slaw on the side. Enjoy!