Saturday, October 6, 2012








Who doesn't love the old childhood sloppy joe! I sure do, but now that I am older I like the healthier version- try this recipe out, its so good!


Recipe of the Week: HEALTHY SLOPPY JOES!
Ingredients:
·         Ground Turkey- the leanest is Jennie O’s
·         3-4 diced raw tomatoes
·         2 Tablespoons whole wheat flour
·         ½ C Water
·         ¼ tsp Chili powder- if you like spicy add more!
·         ¼ C Low Sugar Ketchup
·         1 tsp cinnamon
·         Whole Grain/Wheat Pitas
·         2-3 Diced bell peppers

Directions:
·         Cook the ground turkey on medium
·         In a separate skillet, add: tomatoes, flour, water, chili powder, ketchup, cinnamon, and bell peppers (I put some mustard in mine but that’s just me!) cook on medium as well
·         When Turkey is done and the sauce is hot- toast whole grain pitas
·         Add meat into pitas and scoop on desired amount of sloppy joe mix
·         You can add lettuce or black beans for an extra crunch and kick!
·         Enjoy!