Italian Bean Stew with Turkey and Ham

Name: Italian Bean Stew with Turkey and Ham
Yield: serves 4, 2 cups per serving
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

December 9, 2011

This bubbling stew incorporates the basics of a traditional Italian dish called ribollita, but it takes much less time to prepare. A savory way to use leftover ham, the stew is just right for warming up before the Friday-night football game.

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