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Turkey Sloppy Joes
10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
Fabiola Demps Gaines, RD, LD and Roniece Weaver, MS, RD, LD
Source
The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes, 3rd Edition
Photo by
Mark Taulbee
How to Make Turkey Sloppy Joes
This family staple is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Using ground turkey instead of beef makes for a lighter version of this comfort classic.
Find this recipe and more in The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1/2 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the onion and bell pepper until translucent. Add the turkey and cook about 5 minutes. Drain off any fat.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Simmer 15 minutes and serve on buns, if desired (not included in nutrition analysis).
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1/2 cup
- Amount per serving Calories 220
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Total Fat
5g
- Saturated Fat 0.9g
- Cholesterol 65mg
- Sodium 400mg
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Total Carbohydrate
16g
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Total Sugars 11g
- Protein 30g
- Potassium 660mg
- Phosphorous 300mg
Ingredients
canola oil
2 tsp
onion(s) (chopped)
1 cup
green bell pepper (chopped)
1 cup
lean ground turkey
1 lbs
no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 cup
brown sugar
1 tsp
ketchup
1/2 cup
crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp
red wine vinegar
2 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
Reviews & Ratings
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