Description
Amber Massey decides to create a healthier Sloppy Joe, featuring veggies and turkey.
Ingredients
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- 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (10-oz) package frozen chopped spinach, drained and squeezed dry
- 1 (20-oz) container lean ground turkey (9 3/7) (such as Jennie-O)
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) tomato paste
- 1 (14 1/2-oz) can fire roasted crusted tomatoes (such as Muir Glen Organics)
- 1 large zucchini, grated
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) red wine vinegar (apple cider vinegar works, too!)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flake
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil or medium high heat.
- Add in onion and spinach, saute until onion is just softened, anout 4 minutes.
- Crumble in turkey, garlic, and tomato paste- stirring to combine.
- Next, stir in crushed tomatoes, grated zucchini, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a low boil; cover and reduce heat- simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon 3/4 cup turkey mixture onto each bun half; top with 2 tbsp cheese.
- Enjoy open-faced or top with the other half of the bun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe (bun, 3/4 cup turkey mixture, & 2 T cheese
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g