Regular sloppy joes have over 600 calories and 25 grams of fat in ONE SANDWICH. This delicious recipe has less than 200 calories and 2 grams of fat. And, your kids will like these too!
Yield: 4 (1 cup) servings
- 4 whole wheat or multi-grain rolls, sliced in half and toasted
- 1/2 cup each, sliced: zucchini, green onion, mushrooms, kidney beans
- 1 can (15 1/4 oz) stewed diced tomatoes, drained (1 1/4 cups)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (available in sugar free, too)
- 1/4-1/2 tsp chili powder
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetables, beans, tomatoes, barbecue sauce and chili powder and bring mixture to a boil, stirring well. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes. Serve vegetarian sloppy joe on toasted bun halves in open face style. This dish goes well with a tossed salad or low fat slaw.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 170, Fat: 2 grams, Saturated fat: 0 grams, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 728 mg, Carbohydrate: 33 grams, Fiber: 7 grams, Protein: 8 grams
