Skinny Sloppy Joes

© "So Easy, So Delicious"
 
1/2 C (1 small) onion, chopped
1/2 C (1 stalk) celery, chopped
1/2 C (1 medium) carrot, diced
1/2 C (1/2 pepper) green or red pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
14½ oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 to 1½ T chili powder, or to taste
1 T tomato paste
1 T vinegar
Black pepper, to taste
15 to 19 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
6 bulkie rolls

Coat a large pan with nonstick spray and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, celery, carrot, pepper and garlic and sauté until tender. Add tomatoes, chili powder, tomato paste, vinegar and black pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the kidney beans and cook for 5 additional minutes, or until hot. Cut the rolls in half and place on individual serving plates. Spoon Sloppy Joe mixture over rolls. This can also be served over rice or pasta instead of rolls.

Hint: This recipe is nearly fat free.