Neat Joe Sandwiches
Neat Joe Sandwiches pack a hearty, tangy bite with tender kidney beans, sweet sautéed onions and carrots, and green pepper simmered in tomatoes, chili powder, and a splash of vinegar. The filling is thick and satisfying, perfect for tucking into hollowed kaiser rolls without the usual mess. Serve for a casual weeknight dinner or a game-day spread that pleases vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Neat Joe Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion, celery, carrot, green pepper, and garlic; sauté until tender.
- 3
Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder, tomato paste, vinegar, and pepper.
- 4
Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the kidney beans, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 6
Cut a 1/4 inch slice from the top of each kaiser roll; set aside.
- 7
Hollow out the center of each roll, leaving shells about 1/2 inch thick; reserve the insides of the rolls for other uses.
- 8
Spoon the bean mixture evenly into the rolls and replace the tops.
- 9
Serve immediately.
- Calories 238.15 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 7.6 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 41.77 g 15%
- Total Fat 5.61 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.13 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 421.16 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 4.5 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 7.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 127.34 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.73 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 374.99 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 65.16 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 7.94 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Neat Joe Sandwiches is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chili Powder, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 238.15 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Neat Joe Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chili Powder, Diced Carrots, Diced Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Neat Joe Sandwiches?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 238.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Neat Joe Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Neat Joe Sandwiches healthy?
- Neat Joe Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 238.15 calories and 7.6 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 421.16 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.13 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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