Tuna Sloppy Joes
Kids love these messy sandwiches and moms will love this (hidden veggie) tuna version that is so tasty no-one will miss the beef.
Serves 4
Prep time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Time to Table
25 min
Ingredients
1 tbsp (15 mL)
vegetable oil
1
small onion, very finely chopped
1 cup (250 mL)
grated carrot
1
small red pepper, very finely chopped
1 can (284 mL)
sodium-reduced condensed tomato soup
1 tbsp (15 mL)
balsamic vinegar
2 tsp (10 mL)
each dry mustard powder and chili powder
1 tsp (5 mL)
each Worcestershire sauce and honey
2 cans (170 g each)
Clover Leaf Flaked Light Tuna in Water, drained
4
toasted whole grain hamburger or hoagie rolls
1/2 cup (125 mL)
reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
2
green onion, chopped (optional)
Preparation
- Heat the oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened.
- Stir in the soup, 1 can of water, vinegar, mustard powder, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and honey. Bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring often, for 8 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in the tuna and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Spoon the tuna mixture over toasted buns; top with cheese and green onion (if using) . Makes 4 servings.
Tip:
Use a food processor to help chop the vegetables super-finely so that your kids won't notice them
Prepared with
Nutrition
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value | |
|---|---|---|
Calories | 330 | |
Fat | 9 g | 14% |
Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.1 g | |
Saturated + Trans | 8% | |
Cholesterol | 30 mg | |
Sodium | 580 mg | 24% |
Carbohydrate | 36 g | 12% |
Fibre | 5 g | 20% |
Sugar | 11 g | |
Protein | 31 g | |
Vitamin A | 60% | |
Vitamin C | 100% | |
Calcium | 10% | |
Iron | 20% |
Claims Per Serving
- Low in Saturated Fat
- High Source of Fibre
- Excellent Source of Protein
- Excellent Source of Vitamin A
- Excellent Source of Vitamin C
- Source of Calcium
- Good Source of Iron
