Do you ever get tired of eating the same foods prepared the same way day after day? Ask me and I’ll tell you that I certainly do! This is one of the many reasons why I am always in the kitchen concocting various ways to eat the same foods by simply preparing them in different ways or combinations. For instance, instead of grilling chicken, baking a sweet potato, and steaming vegetables, I’m going to throw them all together into one dish: a Sweet Potato Stew!
This dish is perfect for the cold winter months and is so simple to make! Plus, once it’s cooked it’s so convenient to put in a Tupperware and take with you wherever you need to go. If you have leftovers, freeze it in individual containers for a quick and easy meal that simply needs to be heated.
Keeping our bodies in shape is hard work… and, yes, it absolutely does mean making sacrifices when it comes to the foods that we choose to eat! However, the key is to still enjoy the foods that you love by simply recreating them into a healthy version. That’s what I’m here for! I’ll take the guesswork away from you and bring you new recipes each and every week! It’s all about being creative with good-for-you foods! As my trademark proclaims, I will always do my best to deliver to you: 100% Taste, 0% Guilt! It’s all here for you and ready to go. Each Alli’s Slim Pickins recipe provides detailed ingredients, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions on how to prepare each mouth-watering meal! Come on, let’s make it happen…
Sweet Potato Stew
Ingredients:
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1.5 lb. raw skinless chicken breast, cubed
(3) 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes, including juice
6 oz. nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
1 lb. sweet potatoes – cubed
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 packets stevia or Splenda
Salt and pepper, to taste
How to Prepare:
1. Coat the bottom of a large pot with non-stick cooking spray; add chicken, pepper, and onion and cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
2. Add tomatoes, yogurt, sweet potatoes, garlic, cayenne, sweetener, salt, and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and enjoy!!
100% TASTE, 0% GUILT
NUTRITION DATA
Per serving, approx. 1.5 cups (serves 6): 257 calories, 33 grams protein, 28 grams carbohydrates, 1.5 grams fat
Editor’s Note: If you have any specific requests or would like to share your feedback on the above recipes, please e-mail Allison Frahn at AliFrahn@yahoo.com.
