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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Here's a variation of Sloppy Joes, done as a snack/appetizer and adapted to include low fat and low sodium options. Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey breast or 1 lb ground chicken breast |
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil |
1 medium yellow onion, chopped |
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (no salt added preferred) |
3/4 cup water |
4 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, minced or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled |
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled |
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed |
36 slices rye cocktail bread, snack size |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (kraft reduced fat preferred) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
2. In a skillet, saute ground turkey breast with yellow onion and green bell pepper in oil.
3. Add garlic, tomato paste, water and seasonings; cook over low heat for approximately 10 minutes or until thickened and heated through.
4. Spread approximately 1 tablespoonful on each slice of snack-size bread and place each slice on ungreased cookie sheets.
5. Sprinkle with the parmesan and bake for approximately 8-10 minutes; serve immediately.
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