1 1/2 teaspoons olive or canola oil 

1/2 finely chopped green bell peppe 

1/4 medium onion, finely chopped 

1 teaspoon minced garlic 

1 finely chopped rib celery 

8 ounces 99 percent lean ground turkey breast 

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 

2 tablespoons tomato paste 

1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar 

1/3 cup chopped tomatoes 

dash of nutmeg 

pinch of salt 

ground black pepper 

2 large whole wheat hamburger buns 

chopped scallions, for garnish 

 

Preheat the broiler. Heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, garlic, and celery. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and translucent. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the turkey to the side without vegetables. Cook, stirring, about 7 minutes, or until almost cooked through. Combine the turkey and vegetables. Add the vinegar and stir. Add the tomato paste and sugar, if desired. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the tomatoes, nutmeg, and salt. Season to taste with black pepper. Lower the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes, or until thickened. Open the buns and toast in a broiler until golden brown. Divide the meat between the buns. Garnish with scallions.

 

Yield: 2 servings

Calories: 306

Fat: 7g

Fiber: 5g