Turkey Ragu with Beans and Spinach (1 point)

4 servings (1 heaping cup each)

Ingredients:

1 pound ground turkey breast

1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced

2 tsp minced garlic

1 tbsp italian seasoning

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

740 ml jar low sugar marinara sauce

15 oz canellini beans, drained and rinsed

3 small carrots, sliced

2 cups fresh spinach, torn into pieces

Directions:

Heat a large sprayed skillet, on medium high heat.

Add the turkey, and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey to a slow cooker.

To the skillet, add the onion and saute until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook untik fragrant, about 1 minute. Add to the slow cooker.

Stir in the spuces, marinara sauce, beans and carrots.

Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8.

Just prior to eating stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted.