Almost Meatless Sloppy Joes

ALMOST MEATLESS SLOPPY JOES

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup finely chopped white onion

1 tbsp minced garlic

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground pepper

6 ounces lean ground beef or turkey

1/2 cup (or more) grated carrots

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp ground red pepper

2 cups canned crushed tomatoes

1 (15.5 oz) can low-sodium red beans, rinsed, drained, and divided

4 (2 oz) whole-wheat sandwich rolls, split and toasted

4 (1/4 inch-thick) red onion slices, separated into rings

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt black pepper, and beef to pan; cook 5 minutes or until meat is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to crumble beef.

2. Add carrot, chili powder, sugar, oregano, and red pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium ; cook 10 minutes or until thickened and carrot is tender, stirring occasionally.

3. Partially mash 1 cup beans with a fork or potato masher. Add mashed beans and remaining whole beans to pan; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Spoon 1 cup bean mixture onto bottom half of each roll; top each serving with 1 red onion slice and top half of roll.

Enjoy this sandwich with a bunch of yummy veggies and you have a delicious, healthy meal!

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich)

CALORIES 405; FAT 14.4g (sat 3.2g, mono 7.5g, poly 2.3g); PROTEIN 19.4g; CARB 53.3g; FIBER 10.4g; CHOL 28mg; IRON 5.1mg; SODIUM 781mg; CALC 148mg