Healthy Sloppy Joes- Kid Approved!

I am always looking for healthy protein rich recipes that the kids and I BOTH love.  This is not always easy, as you all know.  When I made this for the first time, and both Grayson (my 7r old at the time) and I freaked out over it, I knew we had a winner.  For myself, I add steamed broccoli on the side, and 1 slice of whole grain bread underneath.  For the kids I make it into sandwiches. This is also a great meal prep idea because it holds up for days. 

Serves 4, about 1 1/4 cups each.  Prep:15 min / Cooking time: 36 min.  Containers: green- 3 1/2, red 1, spoon 1

Ingredients:

• 1 TBSP olive oil
• 1 Medium onion, chopped finely
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped finely 
• 2 gloves garlic, chopped or tablespoon squeeze garlic
• 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
• 1/4 tsp sea salt or himalayan salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups low sugar or no sugar added sauce- I use Raos Marinara
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 Tbsp all- natural tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
• O Doughs sandwich thins for me, Daves killer hamburger rolls for the kids- to place make sandwiches or open face sloppy joes.

Directions:

• 1: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• 2: Add onion and red bell pepper, cook, stirring frequently for 4-5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
• 3: Add garlic, cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute. Transfer this mixture to a bowl and set aside.
• 4: Add turkey to the same skillet and brown over medium heat. Stir frequently to break up the turkey until no longer pink.
• 5: Season with salt and pepper.
• 6: Add onion mixture, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and maple syrup. Mix well then reduce heat to medium low. Gently boil, stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
• 7: Top 1 slice of Ezekiel bread with sloppy joes for 80 Day Obsession, and for my kids I make sandwiches with the Hawaiian roll long buns.

My goal is always to have a protein rich breakfast, lunch and dinner for my kids and myself. This is a great go to for late soccer nights.  I can prep ahead and just heat up.