Description
Healthy Sloppy Joes are a delicious, nutritious twist on a classic comfort food. This recipe combines lean ground turkey with colorful veggies and zesty seasonings, creating a savory filling that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Nestled between toasted whole-grain buns, each bite offers nostalgic flavors while keeping your health in check. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, these Sloppy Joes will satisfy cravings without compromising on taste or nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup no-added-sugar tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 whole-grain burger buns
Instructions
- Sauté onions and bell peppers in olive oil over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground turkey; cook until browned (6-8 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Toast the whole-grain buns until golden brown.
- Spoon the mixture onto the toasted buns and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (230g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, swap ground turkey with lentils or black beans. - Add spices like smoked paprika for an extra kick. - Serve with fresh veggies or sweet potato fries for a complete meal.