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  "slug": "chickpea-manwich-sloppy-joes",
  "title": "Chickpea Manwich Sloppy Joes",
  "description": "Chickpeas simmered with canned Manwich sauce, onion and optional pepper.",
  "category": "Main dishes",
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  "recipeYield": "Approximately 8–10 servings",
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    "Approximately 8–10 servings",
    "Main dishes"
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  "ingredients": [
    "4 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed",
    "2 cans (15 ounces each) Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce",
    "1 large onion, diced",
    "1 bell pepper, diced (optional)",
    "2 cloves garlic, minced",
    "1 tablespoon oil",
    "½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)",
    "8–10 hamburger buns"
  ],
  "instructions": [
    "Drain, rinse and lightly mash about two-thirds of the chickpeas. Leave the rest whole for texture.",
    "Sauté onion and bell pepper in oil for 5–7 minutes.",
    "Add garlic and cook another minute.",
    "Stir in chickpeas and both cans of Manwich.",
    "Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and thickened.",
    "Serve on toasted hamburger buns."
  ],
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        "1 large onion, diced",
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        "2 cloves garlic, minced",
        "1 tablespoon oil",
        "½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)",
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  "notes": [
    "Check the sauce label for vegan suitability.",
    "Add water if too thick; simmer longer if too runny."
  ],
  "servingSuggestions": [
    "Toasted buns, potato wedges, corn and salad."
  ],
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  "vegan": true,
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