Southwest Turkey Stew

Name: Southwest Turkey Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds turkey breast tenderloins, cubed; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 can (15 ounces) turkey chili with beans, undrained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup salsa; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 hours YIELD: 6 servings.

I prefer main dishes that let me stay on my diet but still eat what the rest of the family eats. My husband and our young children think this diet-friendly stew is a hit. —Stephanie Wilson of Helix, Oregon

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds turkey breast tenderloins, cubed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) turkey chili with beans, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup salsa
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

1. In a nonstick skillet, brown turkey in oil; transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the chili, tomatoes, peppers, onion, salsa, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt.
2. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 238 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 837mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.

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