Best 3 Garden Sloppy Joes Cooking Light Recipes

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Garden sloppy joes cooking light is a delicious and healthy twist on a classic American comfort food. This recipe uses fresh garden vegetables, lean ground turkey or beef, and a homemade sauce that is packed with flavor but low in fat and calories. The result is a sloppy joe that is satisfying and filling, without being heavy or greasy.

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GARDEN "SLOPPY JOES"--COOKING LIGHT



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This was one of my favorite tempeh recipes for a long time, and I am surprised it is not already posted here! It comes from the May 1998 edition of Cooking Light, and it is just perfect when you want a warm comfort food-ish yet vegetarian meal! I recommend cutting the veggies very small to get the most authentic "sloppy joe" texture.

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup diced carrot
1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, crumbled
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup barbecue sauce (they recommend hot and spicy)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 whole wheat hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion, celery, carrot, and tempeh, and sauté 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes and next 6 ingredients (tomatoes through salt). Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook an additional 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly thick. Serve on hamburger buns.

COOKING LIGHT SLOPPY JOES



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Make and share this Cooking Light Sloppy Joes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 lb ground round
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
12 (1 1/2 ounce) rolls, split

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, pepper and ground round; cook until beef is browned, stirring to crumble.
  • Stir in tomato sauce and the rest of the ingredients except the rolls.
  • Cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon onto rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.2, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 60.4, Sodium 1831.4, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 11.1, Protein 30

JALAPENO SLOPPY JOES



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup juice from pickled jalapeno slices
2 teaspoons minced pickled jalapeno slices
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 sesame seed hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add turkey, onion, fresh jalapeno and garlic; cook until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking up turkey into crumbles., Stir in ketchup, jalapeno juice, pickled jalapenos, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 888mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your sloppy joes the best flavor.
  • Cook the beef over medium heat. This will help to prevent the beef from drying out.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve the sloppy joes on toasted buns. This will help to keep the sandwiches from getting soggy.
  • Top the sloppy joes with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include cheese, coleslaw, and pickles.

Conclusion:

Garden sloppy joes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that are perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. These sloppy joes are made with a combination of ground beef and vegetables, and they are simmered in a flavorful sauce. The sandwiches are served on toasted buns and topped with your favorite toppings. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give garden sloppy joes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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