NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp olive oil

6 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

0.25 cup tomato puree

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp coconut aminos

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

2 small whole wheat slider buns

PREPARATION

• 1

  Heat the olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

• 2

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink.

• 3

  Stir in the diced onion and green bell pepper, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

• 4

  Lower the heat to medium-low and add the tomato puree, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos.

• 5

  Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring well to combine.

• 6

  Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded.

• 7

  While the meat simmers, lightly toast the whole wheat slider buns in a separate pan or toaster oven.

• 8

  Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the buns, top with the other halves, and serve immediately.