Quick Galician Stew

Description
This is a quick version of the one-dish meal served in the Caribbean for lunch or dinner.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: Www.Cinnamonhearts.Com
 * Recipe from: Cocinando para Latinos con Diabetes (Diabetic Cooking for Latinos), by Olga V. Fuste, MS, RD, CDE, 2002 by The American Diabetes Association.
 * Makes 10 servings.

Ingredients

 * ½ tsp canola oil
 * 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
 * 4 oz chorizo, cubed
 * 4 oz low-fat ham, cubed
 * ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
 * ½ lb beef stew meat, cubed
 * 6 cups water
 * ¼ cup chopped celery
 * 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
 * 2 (15oz) cans white navy beans with liquid
 * ½ lb cabbage, cut into chunks
 * ¼ tsp black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in large stockpot: brown onion, garlic, and meats for 8 to 10 minutes stirring frequently.
 * 2) Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
 * 3) Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.

Nutritional information
Sodium Alert! This recipe is not suitable for those on salt-restricted meal plans.

Per (1-cup) serving:
 * 256 Calories | 6g Total Fat (2g Sat Fat) | 39mg Cholesterol | 579mg Sodium | 21g Protein | 29g Carbs | 6g Dietary Fiber | 4g Sugars
 * Exchanges: 2 Starches | 2 Lean Meats | 1 Fat