Sloppy Bulgur Sandwiches

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

In '1,000 Vegan Recipes' by Robin Robertson

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1 cup medium-grind bulgur
• salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small red onion, minced
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, minced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard or 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• fresh ground black pepper
• 4 sandwich buns, halved horizontally

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
2. Stir in the bulgur and lightly salt the water.
3. Cover, remove from heat, and set aside until the bulgur softens and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
5. Add the onion and bell pepper; cover and cook until soft, about 7 minutes.
6. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, mustard, soy sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
7. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
8. Add bulgur to sauce mixture; stir to combine.
9. Spoon the bulgur mixture onto the bottom half of each of the rolls, top with the other half, and serve.