Turkey Sloppy Joes

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Ingredients

• 2 tsp canola oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 lb lean ground turkey breast
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 cup catsup
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet and sauté the onion and bell pepper until translucent. Add the turkey and cook about 5 minutes. Drain off any fat.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Simmer 15 minutes and serve on buns.
3. To reduce the sodium content of this recipe, use salt-free tomato sauce.

   Serving size: 1/2 cup

Nutritional Information (Per Serving) Calories: 239 Protein: 27 g Sodium: 787 mg Cholesterol: 68 mg Fat: 6 g Carbohydrates: 21 g Exchanges: 1 Starch; 3 Very Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable Source: The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes