(will have to make recipe again for final picture)

• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1½ cups)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup spinach finely chopped
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange)
• 1 (20-ounce) container lean ground turkey (93/7) (such as Jennie-O)
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire roasted crusted tomatoes
• 1 large zucchini, grated
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar works
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flake
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Topping

• 1 cup shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• BBQ sauce if needed

1. In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil on medium high heat.
2. Add in onion, spinach, peppers, and garlic. Saute until onion is just softened, about 4 minutes.
3. Crumble in turkey. Cook until ground turkey turns light brown
4. Add tomato paste and stir around. Make sure it spreads throughout
5. Next, stir in crushed tomatoes, grated zucchini, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, salt, and pepper.
6. Bring to a low boil; cover and reduce heat- simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Spoon ¾ cup turkey mixture onto each bun half; top with 2 tablespoons cheese.
8. Enjoy open-faced or top with the other half of the bun.