One of America's all-time favorite hot sandwiches, an American classic. A big bun topped with saucy meat. Sloppy Joe's aren't the most dainty meal you can eat, but they sure are delicious. But most of the time your classic Sloppy Joe can be loaded with extra fat and calories. So we want to share some recipes with you that put a bit of a twist on this classic favorite, making it much healthier and easier on your waistline.
Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers
Serving Size: 1 whole stuffed pepper
Calories 239| Protein 29g | Carbs 30g | Fat 3.5g
Ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers (any color)
- 4 packets CarbEssentials Vegetarian Sloppy Joe
- 1/4 cup low fat mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Slice the bell peppers in half from top to bottom. Scoop out the membrane and seeds with a spoon. ( Leave the stem on the peppers for two reasons - They look pretty and it keeps the filling from running out of the end. Just don't eat the stem.)
- Boil peppers until skin has softened or to desired texture. Then set aside.
- While the peppers are cooking, combine the contents of one packet of CarbEssentials Vegetarian Sloppy Joe and 5 ounces of HOT water in a saucepan. Stir thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Lightly spray a backing dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spoon sloppy joe mixture into the peppers. Top with a sprinkle of cheese and return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes to until the cheese has melted.
Sloppy Joe Salad
Calories 286| Protein 32g | Carbs 29g | Fat 5.8g
Ingredients
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1 cup Romaine Lettuce
- 1 Packet Carbessentials Sloppy Joe
- 1/4 cup Low-Fat Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 5 Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 Slices Red Onion
- 1/2 packet SnealBiTES
- Your favorite Walden Farms Dressing
Instructions
- Combine the contents of one packet of CarbEssentials Vegetarian Sloppy Joe and 5 ounces of HOT water in a saucepan. Stir thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Toss together all ingredients topped with sloppy joe mixture.
- Add Walden Farms dressing as desired.
Skinny Sloppy Joe
Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories 215| Protein 19g | Carbs 29g | Fat 3.8g
Ingredients
- 1 Skinny Bun 100% whole wheat
- 1 packets CarbEssentials Vegetarian Sloppy Joe
- 1/8 cup low fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Combine the contents of one packet of CarbEssentials Vegetarian Sloppy Joe and 5 ounces of HOT water in a saucepan. Stir thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Spoon onto bun and enjoy!