Slow-Cooker Tex-Mex Turkey Stew

A gourmet holiday turkey dinner is shown in this October 2012 file photo. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Getting back into routines and busy schedules after holiday time? Why not give your leftover turkey a twist of Tex-Mex flavour and have a cozy meal ready when you walk in the door.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 4-3/4 to 6-3/4 hours

Serves 6 to 8

In 5 to 6 quart slow-cooker, stir together beans, salsa, tomato juice, jalapeño pepper, bay leaves and red pepper flakes. Add red onion, sweet potato, turkey and flour, stirring to mix together.

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours, until bubbling and sweet potato is tender.

Stir in corn, red pepper and green beans; cover and continue to cook on high for 45 minutes. Discard bay leaves, stir in coriander.

Nutritional Information:

1 Serving (When recipe serves 8):

PROTEIN: 26 grams

FAT: 1 gram

CARBOHYDRATE: 45 grams

CALORIES: 288

FIBRE: 9 grams

SODIUM: 945 mg