Heart-Healthy Hearty Turkey Stew
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Heart-Healthy Hearty Turkey Stew, an easy and nutritious recipe that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. This one-pot wonder features lean ground turkey and a medley of vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and sweet potato, all simmered in a flavorful low-sodium broth with aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano. Naturally packed with fiber and essential nutrients, thanks to the addition of baby spinach, this stew is a wholesome meal perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Ready in just one hour, it’s low in sodium and brimming with rich flavors, making it an excellent choice for balancing nutrition and taste. Serve this hearty, heart-healthy recipe with a slice of whole-grain bread or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying, guilt-free indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrot, sliced
- 2 medium celery stalk, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 2 minutes or until the onion starts to become translucent.
Stir in the sliced carrots, celery, and chopped red bell pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to combine.
Add the cubed sweet potato, dried thyme, dried oregano, ground black pepper, and salt. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt in the hot stew, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy your hearty, heart-healthy turkey stew!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.7 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2129 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.6 g | ||
| Protein | 110.5 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 432 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 3483 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
