Old Standby: Greek Sloppy Joes with Cauliflower Rice

This recipe has been one of our favorites for years. Before we got married in 2011, we started the South Beach Diet and I signed up for every bootcamp I could find to get my tush in shape! My parents bought us the South Beach Diet Super Quick cookbook (I recommend getting) and this is one that we immediately loved! Seriously - the page has almost ripped out we've made it so many times! 

It's a Phase 2 recipe but we subbed out the whole wheat orzo for cauliflower rice recently (once I became obsessed with finding cauliflower substitutes!) Even if you used the orzo, it's still a healthy and delicious meal and only takes about 30 minutes! 

Servings: 4        Prep time: 20 mins      Total time: 30 minutes

Greek Sloppy Joes Ingredients:

• riced cauliflower (we found it in the frozen section of Trader Joes, or you can make your own by chopping a head and putting it in the food processor. "Rice" it and then steam it in the microwave for 6 minutes.)

• 4 tsp olive or coconut oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice (we use the ones with peppers)
• 3 tbsp tomato paste (I use about 1/2 those tiny cans)
• 1/4 cup water
• reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese, sprinkled

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onion and garlic to cook. Stir occasionally until the onion is soft. 
2. Add the turkey and break up with a spoon. Sprinkle with oregano, cayenne, and cinnamon. Cook until turkey is white the whole way through. 
3. Stir in diced tomatoes and juice, tomato paste, and 1/4 cup water. Simmer until the sauce is think - about 10 minutes.
4. Spoon cauliflower rice (or orzo cooked by package directions) into serving dish and place the turkey mixture on top. Sprinkle with feta. YUM!