Healthy Joes

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Thursday, January 01, 2004

Categories:

American/Entree

Yield:

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1/2 b. lean ground beef1 C. chopped onion
1 medium red, yellow or green bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 low-fat meatless spaghetti sauce
1 medium zucchini, shredded
1 T. chili powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. bottled minced garlic
1/8 tsp. salt
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split
Alfalfa sprouts (optional)

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and bell pepper over medium-high heat until meat is brown and onion is tender, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place meat mixture in a colander and rinse under hot water. Drain well. Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Return meat mixture to skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce, zucchini, chili powder, paprika, garlic and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Spoon meat mixture onto buns. Top with alfalfa sprouts if desired.

Nutrition Facts:

285 calories, 26g protein, 36g carbohydrate, 50mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 6g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 1g polyunsaturated fat, 2g monounsaturated fat