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Recipes

Mexican Sloppy Joes

Debbie Martell January 5, 2009

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

Calories: 700

Protein: 34g

Total Fat: 41g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Dietary Fiber: 12g

Ingredients

4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground turkey breast
16 tomatillos
1 onion, chopped
1 poblano pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp oregano
1 lime
1 cup chicken stock
2 avocados, chopped
1/4 red onion, sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 crusty rolls
salt and pepper
4 whole wheat buns

Preparation

Preheat the broiler to high.
Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add 1 pound of ground turkey breast to the pan. Break it into smaller pieces as you cook.
Cook turkey until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
In a food processor, mix 16 tomatillos. Pulse until they're in small pieces.
Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Stir tomatillos in with the turkey.
Mix in 1 chopped onion, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 chopped jalapeno, 1 tablespoon of cumin, the zest from 1 lime, 1 tablespoon of oregano, 1 chopped poblano pepper, salt and pepper.
Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the chicken stock, bring up to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mash together 2 chopped avocados and the juice from 1 lime.
Slice 1 red onion, and chop 2 tomatoes.
Toast 4 whole wheat buns until slightly charred.
Assemble the turkey, and top with the lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado.
Serve with your choice of side or alone.