Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 12 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
  • 2 12 teaspoons italian seasoning, divided
  • 14 teaspoon paprika
  • 14 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 14 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, divided
  • 14 teaspoon gumbo file
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 15 fresh baby carrots, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans or 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans or 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 34 cup chopped cabbage
  • 34 cup cut fresh green beans
  • 3 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Method

  • Combine turkey, finely chopped garlic, 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, paprika, 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
  • Shape into 36 meatballs.
  • In a nonstick skillet coated with nonstick spray, brown meatballs in batches in 2 tsp oil until no longer pink.
  • Remove and keep warm.
  • In a large saucepan coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute the celery, onion, garlic, and carrots in the remaining oil until tender.
  • Stir in kidney beans, tomatoes, broth, cabbage, green beans, and remaining seasonings.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; stir in meatballs.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 15 - 20 minutes or until green beans are tender.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.