CAROLYNN’S PANTRY

SLOPPY TOM

1 1/2 teaspoons olive or canola oil

1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped

1/4 medium onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 rib celery, finely chopped

8 ozs. 99 %  lean ground turkey breast

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional)

1/3 cup chopped tomatoes

Dash of nutmeg

Pinch of salt

Ground black pepper

2 large whole wheat hamburger buns

Chopped scallions, for garnish

1. Preheat the broiler.

2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, garlic, and celery. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and translucent.

3. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the turkey to the side without vegetables. Cook, stirring, about 7 minutes, or until almost cooked through.

4. Combine the turkey and vegetables. Add the vinegar and stir. Add the tomato paste and sugar, if desired. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.

5. Add the tomatoes, nutmeg, and salt. Season to taste with black pepper. Lower the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes, or until thickened.

6. Open the buns and toast in a broiler until golden brown. Divide the meat between the buns. Garnish with scallions.

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Per serving: 306 calories, 30 g carbohydrate, 33 g protein, 7 g fat, 5 g fiber