Turkey Vegetable Sloppy Joes

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these flavorful Turkey Vegetable Sloppy Joes, a healthier twist on a comfort food classic. Packed with lean ground turkey and a medley of finely diced vegetables like onion, red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot, this recipe creates a hearty, nutrient-rich filling that's bursting with vibrant flavors. The savory sauce combines tomato paste, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and chili powder, delivering irresistible depth and smoky notes with every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this family-friendly meal is perfect for quick and wholesome dinners. Serve on toasted hamburger buns or whole wheat rolls for a satisfying sandwich that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Ideal for busy nights or casual gatherings, these sloppy joes are a tasty way to sneak more veggies onto your plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1 small zucchini, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 pieces hamburger buns or whole wheat rolls

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, grated carrot, and grated zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.

Step 5

Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Toast the hamburger buns or rolls, if desired.

Step 9

Spoon the turkey-vegetable mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns, then top with the remaining halves.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy Turkey Vegetable Sloppy Joes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1665.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1820.1

Total Fat 61.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 324.0mg	0%
Sodium 3654.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 59.5g
Protein 123.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 491.2mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 3190.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.6%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 43.9%