Tyler Florence's Ultimate Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes are so great, am I right??  They take me back to lunch time in school, but thinking back, I'm sure those were probably pretty gross.  But we all loved them!  So here is a amped up, so good and actually good for you version that I adapted from Tyler Florence.   

Yum!!  Totally sloppy and it will spill out everywhere!  Just how it should be.  I served them with roasted sweet potatoes, my lazy version of making fries.  A little olive oil, salt and pepper and that's it.  My entire family gobbles them up.  Side note, I use organic, natural ingredients where I can.  The ketchup I used was a natural, no sugar added from either Hunts or Heinz.

Serves 4

Tyler Florence's Ultimate Sloppy Joes

Olive oil
1/2 large onion, diced
1 pound lean ground turkey
salt and pepper

For the sauce
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup yellow mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Set a heavy-based pot over medium-high heat and add about 3 tablespoons of olive oil.  Add onions and saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent.  Add ground turkey, season well with salt and pepper and brown well all over.  Break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 7-10 minutes.  Add ketchup, mustard, tomato paste, honey and cayenne.  Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes.  Finish with a splash of red wine vinegar and check for seasoning once more before serving on good rolls.

(Source:  Adapted from Tyler Florence)

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

I'm a big fan of chicken salad.  My favorite has always been made with mayo, grapes, pecans and a squeeze of lemon served on a croissant.  But...since we've been doing a Clean Eating challenge with my Beachbody team, I needed to get rid of the mayo and the croissant if I wanted chicken salad.  I've been using Greek yogurt as a substitute for all my oils, sour creams and mayonnaise for the past couple of weeks so decided to swap it out in my chicken salad - SO good!!  

Greek yogurt is a little tangy, but the sweetness of the grapes and apples off set that a little.  This is just absolutely delicious.  My husband doesn't even like chicken salad and he loved this.  Such a great lunch - make on Sunday and have an tasty, healthy, clean eating lunch for the next couple of days!

Serves 4

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
1/3 cup diced celery
1/3 cup diced apple
1/3 cup grapes, cut in half
Juice of half a lemon

Pan steam the chicken by filling a deep skillet with about an inch of water, add chicken and bring to a boil.  Cook for about 20 minutes or until done throughout.  Shred, place in a medium bowl.  Add the Greek yogurt, celery, apple, grapes and lemon juice.  Stir to combine and salt and pepper to taste.  Serve on toasted wheat bread or on top of lettuce.

Turkey Burgers with Guacamole

I'm still in awe as we try new and healthy recipes how tasty it can be, even when you are "clean eating".  Here is a simple, ridiculously delicious, healthy meal that your whole family will enjoy.  Who doesn't love a good grillin' recipe for the summer?

I topped our turkey burgers with my Super Simple, Super Addicting Guacamole.  By the way, I'm officially obsessed with avocados.  I make this guacamole so much - it's SO easy.  You don't even need to measure anything, just throw it all in to your taste.  I hope you'll check it out!  

Serve the turkey burger on a bun or just eat it with a fork.  Have you tried grilled corn yet?  Here is one of our absolute favorite recipes for that as well (grilled corn with lime and chili powder, yum!).  Makes an amazing side dish for this dinner.    

Serves 4

Turkey Burgers with Chunky Guacamole

1 pound extra lean ground turkey
1 egg white
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt-free spicy seasoning blend

Preheat your grill.  Combine all of the ingredients for turkey burgers together in a large bowl.  Mix well using your hands.  Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape into 4 patties, using your thumb to make an indent in the middle (the burgers will puff up when you cook them and this will ensure they come out flat across the top).  Grill until cooked throughout, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

Top with my guacamole (or store bought) and/or your favorite toppings.  Serve with a whole wheat bun or plain!