Written in 2017, 9 years ago. Food science changes, so check newer advice before you change your routine.
Protein Nutrition
Clean Protein & Satiety Meal Profile
Complete amino acid profile and leucine content that rebuilds tissue and keeps appetite steady.
- Complete Essential AminosTissue repair block 28g protein
- Leucine Synthesis TriggerMuscle protein synthesis 2.8g leucine
- Extended Satiety WindowHunger hormone clearing 4.5 hrs full
- Clean Low Glycemic CurveSteady energy flow Low glycemic
Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition & USDA Dietary Guidelines.
A sweet and tangy dinner that comes together in no time.
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Recipe by Emily Cooper, RDN
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- ¼ cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup no-salt added ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 package Uncle Ben’s Boil-in-Bag Whole Grain Brown Rice
- 6 whole wheat burger buns
Directions
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until it starts to brown, about 2 minutes. Add diced onion, green pepper and garlic, and continue cooking until vegetables are softened and meat is cooked through to 165 degrees F.
In a small bowl, stir together black pepper, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar and water until combined. Cook rice according to package directions. Add sauce and rice to skillet, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until mixture is heated through. Divide mixture evenly onto 6 whole wheat buns. Serves 6.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 sandwich (1 bun + 1/2 cup Sloppy Joe rice mixture)
CALORIES 537; TOTAL FAT 13g; SAT. FAT 3g; CHOL. 62mg; SODIUM 455mg; CARB. 87g; FIBER: 8g; SUGARS 18g; PROTEIN 24g; POTASSIUM 834mg; PHOSPHORUS NA
Emily CooperEmily Cooper, RD, LD, is a New Hampshire-based dietitian whose health and wellness blog, Sinful Nutrition, features recipes, fitness, and all things health related. You can also follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.