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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Add the shredded carrots and zucchini and cook down into the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce, if using.
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Scoop the sloppy joe mixture onto toasted buns and top with the slaw.
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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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