NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground turkey

2 whole whole wheat slider buns

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

1 clove garlic

0.25 cup tomato puree

2 tsp maple syrup

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp yellow mustard

1 tsp coconut aminos

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Add the finely diced yellow onion and green bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and translucent.

• 3

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

• 4

  Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 5

  Pour in the tomato puree, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, coconut aminos, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld into a rich consistency.

• 7

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

• 8

  Spoon a generous portion of the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom buns, top with the other half, and serve immediately.