Bean Sloppy Joes on Ciabattas
with Guacamole, Cheese and Baby Gem Salad
- Celery
- Milk
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Ingredients
1
Mixed Beans
1
Carrot
1
Baby Gem Lettuce
1
Central American Style Spice Mix
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes
10
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains: Celery)
1
Tomato Ketchup
60
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2
Ciabatta
1
Avocado
½
Lime
Not included in your delivery
1
Olive Oil
½
Sugar
Utensils
Instructions
a) Drain and rinse the beans in a colander. Pop half of them into a bowl and crush them with a fork. b) Trim the carrot (no need to peel). Use a vegetable peeler to peel long ribbons from all sides of the length of the carrot. Stop when you get to the carrot centre. c) Trim the root from the baby gem lettuce then halve lengthways. Thinly slice widthways.
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan. b) When hot, add the whole mixed beans and the Central American Style spice mix and stir-fry for 1-2 mins.
a) Add the chopped tomatoes, crushed beans, vegetable stock paste and ketchup to the beans. b) Season with salt and pepper, mix together and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins. c) Whilst the sauce cooks, pre-heat your grill to high and coarsely grate the Cheddar cheese.
a) Cut the ciabattas in half. Place the ciabattas on a baking tray cut-side up. b) Once the beans are cooked, divide them between the ciabattas. c) Sprinkle over the grated cheese. Place on the top shelf of your grill until the cheese has melted, 3-4 mins.
a) Meanwhile, slice lengthways into the avocado. Once you reach the stone, turn the avocado around to cut it in half. Twist each half and pull it apart. Remove the stone then scoop out the flesh into a bowl. b) Halve the limes and add a squeeze of lime juice to the avocado along with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. c) Mash roughly with the back of a fork. Taste and add more lime, salt and pepper if needed.
a) Add another squeeze of lime juice to a medium bowl along with the olive oil and sugar (see ingredients for both amounts). Mix well. b) Pop the chopped baby gem and carrot ribbons into the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine. c) Divide the topped ciabattas between your plates. d) Serve with the guacamole on top and the salad alongside. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty, flavourful beans, though some found the tomato taste overpowering; consider adjusting spices to taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, making it a great choice for a midweek meal.
- Suggestions: Toast the ciabattas before adding toppings for a crunchier texture; consider adding onions or peppers for more bulk.
- Next-day meals: Several customers found the portions generous, with some saving half for lunch the next day.
- Texture: Some found it too sloppy; reduce sauce or use firmer bread for a less messy eating experience.
