A vegetarian twist on the classic Sloppy Joe, these Chickpea Sloppy Joes are hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.

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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir in the mashed chickpeas, tomato sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook the mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.
Toast the hamburger buns if desired, then spoon the chickpea mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns.
Add optional toppings if using, then cover with the top halves of the buns and serve immediately.

You can use a potato masher or food processor to mash the chickpeas to your desired consistency.
Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste—add hot sauce for more heat or extra syrup for sweetness.
This mixture also works great served over baked potatoes or rice.