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Cooking at Home - Brunswick Stew

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Overhead view of a bowl of Brunswick stew with two slices of bread and a cluster of cherry tomatoes next to it.

Makes: 8 servings

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

Directions

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

Source: Healthy Futures, Virginia Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup prepared stew, 1/8 of recipe

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories177
Total Fat4 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Cholesterol33 mg
Sodium54 mg
Carbohydrates21 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Total Sugars5 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein16 g
Vitamin D0 mcg
Calcium44 mg
Iron2 mg
Potassium618 mg