BARBECUED TURKEY ON BUNS

Barbecued Turkey on Buns image

Christa Norwalk feels good serving these luscious sandwiches that make the most of unsweetened pineapple juice for lunch or dinner. "They have such great flavor," she says. "Folks never guess they're made with ground turkey."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (6 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

Steps:

In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the tomato paste, pineapple juice, water, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Spoon 1/3 cup onto each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 538mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges