Turkey Sloppy Joes

Roll up your sleeves for this neat, nourishing rendition of a meat-and-tomatoes favorite. Use ground turkey as a smart stand-in for ground chuck in a range of recipes-it provides plenty of meaty flavor, with less saturated fat.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 4 carrots, coarsely grated (2 cups)
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 clove(s) garlic, minced
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 3 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
• 3/4 pound(s) ground turkey (93% lean, dark meat)
• 1 can(s) (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon(s) dark-brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon(s) cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon(s) Worcestershire sauce
• 4 whole-wheat hamburger rolls, split

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium; add carrots, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add turkey; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 12 to 14 minutes. Serve on whole-wheat rolls.