Name: Healthier Sloppy Joes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For Slaw:; 10 oz coleslaw mix; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp pepper; For Sloppy Joe Mixture:; 1 tbsp high heat oil; 1 medium yellow onion; 3 garlics; 1 tsp chilli powder; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 2 tbsp tomato; 3 medjool dates; 1 lb lean ground turkey; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 2 medium carrots; 2 zucchinis; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp pepper; 2 dashes hot sauce; 8 buns of choice

How To Make Healthier Sloppy Joes

Instead of fatty meats, these sloppy joes are made with lighter turkey meat and mixed in with some dates, carrots, and zucchini for a healthier twist.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

For Slaw:

10ozcoleslaw mix
2tbspapple cider vinegar
2tbspextra virgin olive oil
2tspdijon mustard
1tspkosher salt
1tsppepper

For Sloppy Joe Mixture:

1tbsphigh heat oil,of choice
1mediumyellow onion,diced
3garlics,minced
1tspchilli powder
1tspsweet paprika
1tspdried thyme
2tbsptomato
3medjool dates,pitted and minced
1lblean ground turkey
1cuptomato sauce
2tbspapple cider vinegar
1tbspworcestershire sauce
2mediumcarrots,shredded
2zucchinis,shredded
1tspkosher salt
1tsppepper
2dasheshot sauce,optional
8buns of choice,toasted

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss well, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat the oil in a large, high-walled pan over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until translucent.
Add the garlic, chili powder, paprika, thyme, tomato paste, and dates. Stir to combine and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the tomato paste begins to brown.
Add the turkey and sauté until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring throughout. Add the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
Add the shredded carrots and zucchini and cook down into the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce, if using.
Scoop the sloppy joe mixture onto toasted buns and top with the slaw.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 374.31kcal
Fat: 15.08g
Saturated Fat: 2.79g
Trans Fat: 0.08g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.46g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.86g
Carbohydrates: 43.47g
Fiber: 4.48g
Sugar: 17.07g
Protein: 17.86g
Cholesterol: 40.54mg
Sodium: 652.67mg
Calcium: 147.72mg
Potassium: 673.80mg
Iron: 3.44mg
Vitamin A: 174.54µg
Vitamin C: 22.14mg

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Healthier Sloppy Joes Recipe