This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of Week is Cajun Grains. So to make this week's Dish you'll be needing Whole Farro, Low Sodium Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, Sea Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Ground Turkey (93% Lean), Green Bell Pepper, White Onion, Salt Free Cajun Seasoning, and 1 can No Salt Added Red Kidney Beans. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I've left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Cajun Grains
This simple Cajun Grain recipe from Jackie Newgent's The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook, 2nd Edition, will kick the monotony out of any boring lunchtime. Packed with the whole grain farro, lean ground turkey, and plenty of vegetables, this is something you can make in advance and then reheat in the microwave for a high-flavor and nutritious lunch entree!

Ingredients
1 cup whole farro, rinsed and drained
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can roasted, diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces ground turkey (about 93% lean)
1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
1 small white onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added red kidney beans, drained

Directions
1 - Add the farro, broth, diced tomatoes with liquid, and salt to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. (The farro will be halfway cooked.)

2 - Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, bell pepper, onion, and cajun seasoning and sauté until the turkey is crumbled and well-done and onion is softened, about 5 minutes.

3 - Stir the turkey mixture and beans into the farro mixture, cover, and continue to simmer until the farro is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to complete the cooking process. Then serve.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 230 calories, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 15 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1.5 g, Cholesterol: 20 mg, Sodium: 430 mg, Fiber: 7 g
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