NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

0.5 cup tomato puree

2 tsp coconut aminos

1 tsp maple syrup

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 small whole wheat slider buns

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Add the diced yellow onion and green bell pepper, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

• 3

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon and cooking until it is fully browned and no pink remains.

• 4

  Stir in the tomato puree, coconut aminos, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 5

  Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the turkey thoroughly.

• 6

  While the meat simmers, lightly toast the whole wheat slider buns in a toaster or under a broiler until golden.

• 7

  Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns and top with the other halves to serve.