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    Last Modified: Aug 9, 2022 by Tara Ziegmont 28 Comments

    Turkey Black Bean Sloppy Joes with Low Carb Option

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    How to make turkey black bean sloppy joes - This quick and easy healthy recipe uses ground turkey to make traditional sloppy joes. Great recipe for two with leftovers and kids like it, too. Can be made as a sandwich or use the gluten-free, low carb option. This is the best weeknight dinner recipe because it's so simple and delicious.

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    Joe and I have to struggle to eat healthy, low calorie foods.

    We've tried (and failed at) several diets in the sixteen years we've known each other, but this is a recipe has stuck with us since the first one.

    Joe found something like this recipe in a cookbook that his mom had many years ago. The original recipe was for sandwiches, and it is really good as a sandwich.

    We doctored it to lower the calories and for our personal taste. Then, one day, we made the Sloppy Joes, but realized (too late) that we didn't have any bread.

    We did however have an acorn squash. "Why can't we stuff it in this squash?" Joe asked.

    I was dubious but let him do it.

    The combination of the tomato sauce and the sweet squash is wonderful. This option is low fat and low calorie, slightly spicy, and very filling.

    The recipe below is for the low carb option, which includes putting the sloppy joe filling into the well of an acorn squash. If you don't need a low carb meal, you could of course put the filling on sandwich rolls and have a terrific meal that way.

    How to make turkey black bean sloppy joes

    1. Pierce the acorn squash with a knife. Microwave each one for 9 minutes and then set aside to cool.
    2. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. When it's hot, add the ground turkey, onions, and garlic. Cover and heat until turkey is browned and onion is tender. Be sure to stir frequently to avoid the turkey from sticking and burning.
    3. Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, vinegar, mustard, and Worchestershire sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for at least 10 minutes.
    4. While the turkey mixture simmers, cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
    5. When the sloppy joe mixture is thickened, spoon it into the wells of the squash and serve. Alternately, you could add a healthy scoop of the mixture onto sandwich rolls with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese. Delicious!
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    Turkey Black Bean Sloppy Joes in Acorn Squash Bowls

    How to make turkey black bean sloppy joes - This quick and easy healthy recipe uses ground turkey to make traditional sloppy joes. Great recipe for two with leftovers and kids like it, too. Can be made as a sandwich or use the gluten-free, low carb option. This is the best weeknight dinner recipe because it's so simple and delicious.
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    Course Gluten-free, Main Course, Main Dish
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 283 kcal

    Equipment

    • Garlic press

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ground turkey
    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 1 clove garlic pressed
    • 2 cups black beans or one 15 oz. can
    • 15 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
    • 8 oz tomato sauce
    • 1 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoons horseradish mustard
    • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 3 acorn squash

    Instructions
     

    • Pierce acorn squash with a knife. Microwave each squash for 9 minutes. Set aside to cool.
    • Preheat a large skillet on medium. When hot, add ground turkey, onion, and garlic. Cover and heat until turkey is browned and vegetables are tender.
    • Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for at least 10 minutes.
    • While Sloppy Joe mixture simmers, cut the squash in half and remove seeds.
    • When Sloppy Joe mixture is thickened, spoon it into the well in the squash halves and serve.

    Notes

    You can also add a scoop of this filling to a roll for a hearty and low calorie sandwich.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 1501mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1452IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. The SITS Girls says

      August 09, 2008 at 10:02 pm

      AWESOME! You are entered in the Recipe Contest!

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    2. The SITS Girls says

      August 10, 2008 at 6:02 am

      AWESOME! You are entered in the Recipe Contest!

      Reply
    3. Jen @ Mommay's Mayhem says

      August 10, 2008 at 8:20 am

      This sounds pretty good. Unfortunatley, my kids would never touch it!

      I'm tagging you for a meme...please come by and participate!

      http://mamamulla.blogspot.com

      Reply
    4. Jen @ Mommay's Mayhem says

      August 10, 2008 at 4:20 pm

      This sounds pretty good. Unfortunatley, my kids would never touch it!I'm tagging you for a meme...please come by and participate!http://mamamulla.blogspot.com

      Reply
    5. Bridget says

      August 10, 2008 at 8:21 am

      YUMMY!!! I love ground turkey...I will definatly be trying this recipe...THANKS!

      Reply
    6. Bridget says

      August 10, 2008 at 4:21 pm

      YUMMY!!! I love ground turkey...I will definatly be trying this recipe...THANKS!

      Reply
    7. Bridget says

      August 10, 2008 at 9:24 am

      I tagged you!! Check out my blog!

      Reply
    8. Bridget says

      August 10, 2008 at 5:24 pm

      I tagged you!! Check out my blog!

      Reply
    9. Stephanie says

      August 11, 2008 at 8:52 am

      That looks so awesome! I love acorn squash, this would definitely be fun to make.

      Reply
    10. Stephanie says

      August 11, 2008 at 4:52 pm

      That looks so awesome! I love acorn squash, this would definitely be fun to make.

      Reply
    11. Teresa says

      August 11, 2008 at 9:34 am

      This looks good! And good luck with the contest! I hope you win!(Can I share the prize? 🙂 just kidding)

      My Blog: Cute Tee

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    12. Teresa says

      August 11, 2008 at 5:34 pm

      This looks good! And good luck with the contest! I hope you win!(Can I share the prize? 🙂 just kidding)My Blog: Cute Tee

      Reply
    13. [email protected] says

      August 11, 2008 at 7:29 pm

      Very yummy!!

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    14. [email protected] says

      August 12, 2008 at 3:29 am

      Very yummy!!

      Reply
    15. Heather @ Not a DIY Life says

      August 12, 2008 at 7:50 am

      This sounds great, although I'd have to find a sub for the black beans. Beans with sulphur trigger migraines for me, isn't that crazy?

      Good luck with the contest! This is definitely a winner!

      Reply
    16. Heather @ Not a DIY Life says

      August 12, 2008 at 3:50 pm

      This sounds great, although I'd have to find a sub for the black beans. Beans with sulphur trigger migraines for me, isn't that crazy? Good luck with the contest! This is definitely a winner!

      Reply
    17. Tiffany says

      August 24, 2008 at 1:59 pm

      You made the semi-finals! Good luck with the voting!

      Reply
    18. Tiffany says

      August 24, 2008 at 9:59 pm

      You made the semi-finals! Good luck with the voting!

      Reply
    19. heather says

      August 25, 2008 at 7:35 am

      I voted for you and, in all honesty, it sounds the best to me. 'we eat pretty clean, and most of the other recipes would never touch my table, yummy as they may sound! Best wishes!

      Reply
    20. heather says

      August 25, 2008 at 3:35 pm

      I voted for you and, in all honesty, it sounds the best to me. 'we eat pretty clean, and most of the other recipes would never touch my table, yummy as they may sound! Best wishes!

      Reply
    21. Debi says

      September 01, 2008 at 3:31 pm

      I am going to have to try this one!! My hubby had a heart attack last year in July. So we had to change our eating habits... this will probably be a really good one for his diet. I will let you know how that works.

      Good luck in contest.

      http://whatscookninjunk.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    22. Debi says

      September 01, 2008 at 11:31 pm

      I am going to have to try this one!! My hubby had a heart attack last year in July. So we had to change our eating habits... this will probably be a really good one for his diet. I will let you know how that works. Good luck in contest.http://whatscookninjunk.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    23. irishig3 says

      September 07, 2008 at 11:24 am

      This sounds AMAZING! I can imagine the squash combining tastefully & tenderly with the sauce. Can't wait to try this & steal other recipes!! I had no idea what passion you hold for writing! 🙂

      Reply
    24. irishig3 says

      September 07, 2008 at 7:24 pm

      This sounds AMAZING! I can imagine the squash combining tastefully & tenderly with the sauce. Can't wait to try this & steal other recipes!! I had no idea what passion you hold for writing! 🙂

      Reply
    25. Anonymous says

      September 08, 2008 at 5:26 am

      I think Tara's recipe is a very clever one!

      Reply
    26. Anonymous says

      September 08, 2008 at 1:26 pm

      I think Tara's recipe is a very clever one!

      Reply
    27. Lauralee Hensley says

      March 25, 2009 at 3:48 am

      Sounds so good I want to grow Acorn Squash now, but I don't think I'll have the room with everything else I'm growing this year. What size of Acorn Squash do you use that you can microwave them? The smaller ones probably right?

      Reply
    28. Lauralee Hensley says

      March 24, 2009 at 10:48 pm

      Sounds so good I want to grow Acorn Squash now, but I don't think I'll have the room with everything else I'm growing this year. What size of Acorn Squash do you use that you can microwave them? The smaller ones probably right?

      Reply

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