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Brunswick Stew

Brunswick Stew

107 Ratings
107 Ratings
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Brunswick Stew
Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This hearty stew makes 8 servings or you can double it for a crowd. Skip the trip to the grocery store by using fresh leftover cooked chicken or turkey that has been properly stored and handled in addition to canned veggies from your pantry.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion (medium, chopped)
  • 2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 2 cups chicken or turkey (cooked, diced, and boned)
  • 2 cups tomatoes, canned or cooked (low sodium)
  • 2 cups lima beans, cooked (or canned, low-sodium)
  • 2 cups whole kernel corn, canned, low-sodium (or cooked)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan. Add onion and cook in oil until tender.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer for 30 minutes at medium-low.
  4. Makes 8 servings of about 1 cup each.

Notes

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Source:

Healthy Futures
Virginia Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup prepared stew, 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 186
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 33 mg
Sodium 192 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 17 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 36 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 630 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 186
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 1 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 2 mg
Cholesterol 33 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 17 g
Minerals
Calcium 36 mg
Potassium 630 mg
Sodium 192 mg
Copper 221 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 48 mg
Phosphorus 193 mg
Selenium 13 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 12 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 9 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 57 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 60 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups
Protein Foods 2 ounces

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My family loves this recipe. I use 1 can of Black Beans instead if lima beans and you can add 1/4 -1/3 cup barley as there is enough juice. I use 2 diced med. chicken breasts. Freezes well in individual portions.
01/08/13
I made this stew with left over chicken, my children were'nt so excited about the soup in the pan, but once they tried it, they all said this one's a keeper, Mom! <br/>
10/06/08
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