5 healthy stew recipes to warm you up
Now that we are starting to feel a deep chill in the air and in our bones, it seems like the perfect time to pull out those healthy stew recipes that will help keep you toasty warm all through the fall and winter. Try these quick, but filling meals this coming week.
Now that we are starting to feel a deep chill in the air and in our bones, it seems like the perfect time to pull out those healthy stew recipes that will help keep you toasty warm all through the fall and winter. Try these quick, but filling meals this coming week.
Monday: Autumn Chicken Stew
Make the best use of fall vegetables with this chicken stew. This recipe includes apples, carrots and parsnips. Pair it with cheddar cheese sandwiches and ale for a hearty meal.
Per serving: 208 calories, 6g fat, 21g carbohydrates, 19g protein, 4g fiber
Tuesday: Apple Turkey Picadillo
Try this easy 30 minute skillet meal that is good for you as well as good tasting. Enjoy the Latin flavor with healthy helpings of ground turkey and fresh apples that go well served in a whole-wheat tortilla or over rice.
Per serving: 246 calories, 8g fat, 17g carbohydrates, 30g protein, 4g fiber
Wednesday: Oyster Stew
Need a quick meal that will serve a crowd? This recipe for oyster stew will serve 6 people and most of it can be made ahead of time so that you can enjoy more time with your family or guests. To give it some added flair, add Caviar Toasts to the top of each dish of stew.
Per serving: 222 calories, 8g fat, 26g carbohydrates, 9g protein, 3g fiber
Thursday: Fennel and Pork Stew
Love to use your slow cooker, but have trouble finding new recipes to try? Set up this Fennel and Pork Stew in the slow cooker the night before so that you can come home to a delicious meal already waiting for you. Between the tender pork and flavorful broth you can't go wrong with this recipe.
Per serving: 249 calories, 13g fat, 9g carbohydrates, 20g protein, 3g fiber
Friday: Eggplant and Chickpea Stew
While not everybody is an eggplant fan, when you combine it with chickpeas in this tasty stew, you won't receive any complaints at the dinner table. Helpful tip: If you like a saucier stew, peel the eggplant before cooking it.
Per serving: 219 calories, 7g fat, 33g carbohydrates, 9g protein, 12g fiber