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Recipe: Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes (using beans, vegetables and ground turkey)

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ZESTY SLOW COOKER SLOPPY JOES
"Kid friendly, delicious and nutritious - this recipe provides a full serving of vegetables in every serving."



"Black beans and ground turkey provide fiber and lean protein. Customize the heat level with the amount of chipotle pepper you choose to add!"

3 tablespoons Mazola Corn Oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup shredded OR chopped carrots
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup frozen corn
2 cans (15 ounces each) no salt added tomato sauce
2 tablespoons no added salt tomato paste
1 teaspoon Spice Islands Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Spice Islands Ground Mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 to 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (use 1/2 for mild or 1 for spicy), optional
1 pound 98% lean ground turkey breast
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
12 whole wheat hamburger buns (for serving)

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, bell pepper, carrots, mushrooms and corn. Saute for 5 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender and onions are translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.

Stir together tomato sauce, tomato paste, cumin, mustard, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and chipotle if desired, in a large bowl.

Add ground turkey to slow cooker, breaking up into smaller pieces with a large spoon or spatula. Add sauteed vegetables, tomato mixture and black beans; stir to combine.

Cover crock pot and cook 4 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW.

TO SERVE:
Scoop a 1/2 cup portion on to a sliced bun.

Makes 12 servings
Source: Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD, ACSM Health Fitness Specialist to Mazola Oil, ACH Food Companies, Inc.
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