Additions:

2 tablespoons oil
1 pound fresh ground turkey
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered or one box frozen
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Cooking Directions:

Preparing the Beans:

• Rinse, drain and pick over.
• Place in a bowl with 8 cups water and soak for 4 hours at room temperature or for a “quick soak” boil for 10 minutes and let stand for 2 hours.
• Drain beans and place in a 4 quart pot with 8 cups of water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or more.

While simmering beans:

• Sauté turkey in oil over medium heat.
• Stir in vegetable packet and artichoke hearts.
• Add broth and drained beans.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
• Optional: Serve with lime wedges, cilantro, and/or sour cream.

Leftovers? Reheat and serve in taco shells with slices of fresh avocado and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: About 3 Tbsp. (36g) Dry Mix Prepared Serving Size: About 1 Cup Serving Per Container: About 12 Amount per Serving Mix Prepared Calories 90 210    Calories from Fat 5 80 % Daily Value** Total Fat 0g* 0% 14%    Saturated Fat 0mg 0% 8%    Trans Fat 0mg Cholesterol 0mg 0% 10% Sodium 25mg 1% 23% Total Carbohydrate 22g 7% 8%    Dietary Fiber 10g 40% 44%    Sugars 1g Protein 7g Vitamin A 30% 30% Vitamin C 35% 35% Calcium 6% 8% Iron 15% 20% * Amount in Mix ** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.