Veggie Packed Sloppy Joes
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 242.1
- Total Fat: 15.9 g
- Cholesterol: 56.7 mg
- Sodium: 357.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 9.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 15.5 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Veggie Packed Sloppy Joes calories by ingredient
Introduction
I needed a very veggie packed meal and the other sloppy joes' were just not showing up. This is a non sweet version of the classic, but much better for you! I needed a very veggie packed meal and the other sloppy joes' were just not showing up. This is a non sweet version of the classic, but much better for you!Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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Ground beef, lean, 16 oz
Onions, raw, .5 cup, chopped
*Peppers, sweet, red, fresh, .5 cup, chopped
Mushrooms, fresh, 2 medium
Spinach, fresh, 2 cup, stems removed
Tomato Paste, 0.5 cup
Stewed Tomatoes, 1 cup
Garlic, 2 clove
*Worchestershire Sauce, 3 tsp
Tips
Try shredding in carrots or zucchini. Mix in some precooked beans for some added fiber and protein.
Top with sprouts, cucumber, lettuce or even corn
Directions
1. In a little oil, and on medium saute onions, garlic and bell peppers until tender. Add beef, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings of your choice; cook until brown and crumbled. Drain off fat.
2. Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. Add spinach and combine until fully wilted.
3. Mix tomatoes and paste, turn temperature to low and let simmer 10 minutes.
Serve on a whole wheat bun with sweet potato fries and fresh fruit salad. (bun and sides are not included in nutritional calculation)
Serving Size: makes 6 3oz servings
2. Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. Add spinach and combine until fully wilted.
3. Mix tomatoes and paste, turn temperature to low and let simmer 10 minutes.
Serve on a whole wheat bun with sweet potato fries and fresh fruit salad. (bun and sides are not included in nutritional calculation)
Serving Size: makes 6 3oz servings