Sloppy Joes

Serves 6

Add some fibre to your sloppy joes to get a fabulous protein lunch for the whole family.

.450 kg

extra lean ground beef

1 medium

diced onion

2 cloves

minced garlic

2 tsp

dried oregano leaves

1 tsp

dried basil leaves

1/2 tsp

cracked black pepper

1/4 tsp

iodized salt

1/2 cup

soft sun dried tomatoes, cut into thin slices

796 mL

can crushed tomatoes

540 mL

rinsed and drained can lentils

1 Tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

In a large skillet over medium high heat brown meat, breaking it up as it cooks into small pieces. Add onion and garlic and cook together for 2-3 minutes or until the onion starts to become soft.
Add oregano, basil, pepper and salt and mix in well.
Add sun dried tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, drained lentils and Worcestershire. Stir in well. Cover with a lid, reduce to simmer and cook for 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
To serve: Preheat oven to 325°/160°C slice whole wheat buns in half, place cut side onto the oven rack, toast in the oven to desired brownness. Scoop ¾ cup (180 mL) of the Sloppy Joe mixture onto one half of the bun. Top with the other half and serve with a side salad or Cole slaw.

Calories 213

Protein 18.5 g

Carbohydrates 23.7 g

Fat 4.8 g

Fibre 5.8 g

Sodium 389 mg