High Protein Hearty Turkey Stew
Warm up with this High Protein Hearty Turkey Stew, a soul-soothing recipe brimming with lean ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and bold herbs. Perfect for a nutritious family dinner, this hearty one-pot meal combines tender baby potatoes, diced tomatoes, and a medley of carrots, celery, and bell pepper in a savory low-sodium chicken broth infused with thyme and rosemary. Ready in just one hour, this protein-packed stew is not only satisfying but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of flavor, it’s a wholesome, delicious way to prioritize health without sacrificing taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to break the turkey into small pieces.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the sliced carrots, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the tomato paste and canned diced tomatoes with their juice.
Add the halved baby potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Simmer for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Add the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy your high-protein hearty turkey stew.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1996 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 78.7 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 332 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 3872 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.0 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.0 g | 157% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.1 g | ||
| Protein | 134.1 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 499 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 6751 mg | 144% | |
*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.
