Southwest Turkey Stew

By nurseliz

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 hours

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
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup salsa
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, optional

Preparation

Step 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, salt and cumin. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until turkey is no longer pink. Garnish with cilantro if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

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