Country-Style Turkey Stew

Are you a meat and potatoes man?  It doesn’t have to be fattening or boring.  This is a one-pot meal that has only 2 grams of fat.  Dig in!

• 1 pound turkey breast, cut into bite sized chunks
• 2 potatoes, cut into cubes
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1.5 cups sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced parsnips
• 1.5 tsp. Dried thyme
• 1/8 tsp. Fresh ground pepper
• 1.5 cups of water
• 1 cup skim milk
• 2 tablespoons unbleached flour

1. Sauté turkey in a little olive oil (just enough so turkey doesn’t stick to pot).  Sauté until well browned and cooked through – about 8 minutes. 
2. Remove cooked turkey and reserve in a dish. 
3. Add the vegetables, and water to pot. 
4. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.  Reduce heat to low. 
5. Cover and let cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally til veggies are tender.
6. Return reserved turkey to the pot.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk milk and flour.  Add to stew, and cook, stirring constantly until stew thickens and boils. 
8. Cook for 2 minutes more, reduce heat to low. 
9. Serve immediately and freeze leftovers.

5 servings, Cal: 241, Fat: 2g, Sodium:  105 mg.
(Recipe Adapted from Men’s Health, Quick and Healthy Cooking for Men)