Sausage & Sweet Potato Stew

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/4 pounds turkey Italian sausage3 medium onions, thinly sliced6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced7-8 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes1 can (14.5 oz) fire roasted tomatoes1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 1/2 cups cut green beans, fresh (may subs frozen thawed)1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh (may subs frozen thawed)4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantroSea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
Heat oil in dutch oven
Remove casings from sausage; cook sausage in oil, breaking up chunks until browned; about 10 minutes
Add onions and cook until soft, about 8 minutes
Add garlic and cook one more minute
Stir in sweet potatoes, tomatoes (with juice), oregano, paprika, and jalepeno
Cook partially covered on medium low until potatoes are almost tender, about 20 minutes (*or transfer to crock pot and cook on high for about one hour)
Add beans and corn, cook about 10 minutes more until done (*or add to crock pot, switch to low, and cook for several hours)
Stir in cilantro; season with salt and pepper.

Makes eight servings of 1 1/2 cups each

Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds and/or shredded parmesan -- garnishes are not included in nutritional analysis

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LINDAWESTTN.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 346.7
  • Total Fat: 12.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 35.6 mg
  • Sodium: 423.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
  • Protein: 15.4 g

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