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Healthy Sloppy Joes
Lentils and carrots bring a sneaky twist to the classic American comfort food. These Healthy Sloppy Joes are so flavorful, you won't even notice the extra veggies!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 203 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 c cooked lentils
For the Sauce
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- ½ c white vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp molasses
- 2 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 c water
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the onion and grated carrot. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until the onion begins to soften.
- Add the lentils and sauce ingredients (except the water). Mix well.
- Add the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your liking.
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Notes
- We updated this recipe fro 2014 in February 2018. We made the Sloppy Joe's even tastier! Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
29.1g
(10%)
Protein
16.1g
(32%)
Fat
2.4g
(4%)
Saturated Fat
0.7g
(4%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
337mg
(14%)
Fiber
9.5g
(38%)
Sugar
10.2g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29.1g | 10% |
| Protein | 16.1g | 32% |
| Fat | 2.4g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 337mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 9.5g | 38% |
| Sugar | 10.2g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.