Healthy Turkey Sloppy Joe's

With the weather starting to get a little cooler, I'm finding myself trying to recreate macro-friendly versions of alllll my favourite childhood comfort foods. (Who else loved to get their hands a lil' messy with some good ol' Sloppy Joe's?)

But these ain't your childhood Sloppy Joe's. With only 236 calories per serving and 24g of protein, they're even better.

Recipe available below!

I N G R E D I E N T S:

• 1/3 cup chopped, Carrots, raw

• 1/3 cup chopped, Celery, raw

• 1/2 Cup chopped Red Onion

• 2 cloves, Garlic, raw

• 1.5 tbsp(s) Brown Sugar

• 2 tsp(s) Red Wine Vinegar

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

• 1 1/4 cup canned Tomato Sauce

• 1/3 cup Water

• 2 tsps Grape Seed Oil

• 450 g, Minced Turkey (Extra Lean)

• 1/4 cup Ketchup (No Added Sugar)

• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika

• Salt & Pepper (to taste)

D I R E C T I O N S:

• Preheat a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet set to medium heat with about 2 tsp of grapeseed oil and garlic

• Add in minced turkey and cook until browned

• Once turkey is fully cooked, add in chopped carrots, celery and onion and saute until veggies are soft (about 8-10 minutes)

• Mix in brown sugar, vinegar, tomato sauce, ketchup and worcestershire sauce

• Allow sauce to simmer and reduce, adding water as necessary

• Once sauce has thickened, season with smoked paprika, salt & pepper

• Serve warm on a toasted bun or your favourite bread of choice

M A C R O S:

236 cals | 24 P | 15 C | 9 F

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