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Colorful plate featuring a generously stacked turkey sloppy joe with vibrant tomato sauce, melted cheese, and fresh lettuce on a toasted bun. The dish is styled on a rustic wooden table with natural daylight highlighting the textures of the moist turkey filling and crispy bun, creating an inviting and appetizing scene.

Healthy Turkey Sloppy Joes for Easy Weeknight Dinners

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A quick, healthy, and delicious turkey sloppy joe recipe perfect for weeknights. Savory lean turkey in a flavorful tomato sauce served on toasted buns with fresh lettuce.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Whole wheat buns
  • Fresh lettuce leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook ground turkey until browned.
  2. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Spoon the turkey mixture onto toasted buns and top with lettuce.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground chicken or veggie crumbles for turkey.
  • Add a splash of hot sauce for extra flavor.
  • Serve with side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if buns are gluten-free)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
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