Italian Bean Stew with Turkey and Ham Recipe

Name: Italian Bean Stew with Turkey and Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground skinless turkey breast; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed if desired (optional); 2 15-ounce cans no-salt-added navy beans, rinsed and drained; 3 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 9-ounce package frozen Italian green beans; 1 cup diced lower-sodium, low-fat ham (4 ounces); 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground skinless turkey breast
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed if desired (optional)
2 15-ounce cans no-salt-added navy beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1 9-ounce package frozen Italian green beans
1 cup diced lower-sodium, low-fat ham (4 ounces)
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom.
2
Cook the turkey and fennel seeds for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally to turn and break up the turkey.
3
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
4
Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat to medium low.
6
Cook, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the green beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
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(Per Serving)
8
Calories: 402
9
Total Fat: 5.0g
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Saturated: 1.0g
11
Trans: 0.0g
12
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
13
Monounsaturated: 3.0g
14
Cholesterol: 82mg
15
Sodium: 345mg
16
Carbohydrates: 38g
17
Fiber: 10g
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Sugars: 9g
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Protein: 46g
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Dietary Exchanges
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2 1/2 Starch
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5 Very Lean Meat

718

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground skinless turkey breast, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed if desired (optional), 2 15-ounce cans no-salt-added navy beans, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Italian Bean Stew with Turkey and Ham falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Bean Stew with Turkey and Ham

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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