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Colorful plate featuring a vibrant turkey sloppy joe with crispy lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and a toasted bun. The dish sits on a rustic wooden table, textured with a slightly glossy sauce coating the ground turkey, garnished with chopped herbs. The presentation is inviting with a casual, homey style, emphasizing fresh ingredients and hearty comfort.

Healthy Turkey Sloppy Joes Easy Weeknight Dinner

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A flavorful, wholesome turkey sloppy joe recipe perfect for quick weeknights. Made with lean ground turkey, herbs, and a savory tomato-based sauce, served on soft buns with fresh toppings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Whole wheat buns
  • Fresh lettuce and tomato slices for topping

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  2. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; cook until vegetables soften.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer for 10 minutes until flavors meld and sauce thickens.
  5. Toast buns lightly, then spoon the turkey mixture onto each bottom bun.
  6. Top with lettuce and tomato slices, then cover with the top bun.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground chicken or beef for turkey.
  • Add hot sauce for extra spice.
  • Serve with a side of simple salad or sweet potato fries.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low-fat, Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 360 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg