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Tomato-Turkey Stew with Gremolata
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Colorful Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain carotenoids, plant pigments that color them red. Carotenoids are antioxidants that help protect cells from damage.
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Savory Soups and Stews (2000) p. 109
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Tomato-Turkey Stew with Gremolata

This lemony Milanese stew is served with gremolata, a lively mixture of garlic, parsley and lemon peel. From Prevention Healthy Cooking.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:50 min
makes:4 servings

Stew
2tablespoons olive oil
6green onions, chopped
2medium carrots, chopped
2cloves garlic, finely chopped
1medium celery stalk, thinly sliced
1tablespoon grated lemon peel
1lb boneless skinless turkey breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic no salt added diced tomatoes
1cup white wine
Juice of 1 lemon
1teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1/4teaspoon salt
1/4teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Gremolata
1tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1teaspoon grated lemon peel
1clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2teaspoon salt
1.To make the stew: In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions, carrots, garlic, celery and lemon peel. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Add turkey; cook and stir 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
2.Add tomatoes (with juice), wine, lemon juice, Italian herb seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until sauce thickens.
3.To make the gremolata: In small bowl, stir together parsley, lemon peel, garlic and salt. Sprinkle over each serving of stew.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 540mg; Total Carbohydrate 11g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 5g); Protein 28Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 110%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 10%; Iron 20Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 2 tsp Fats & Oils, 3 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1 c Vegetables
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