Greek-Style Slow cooker Sausage and Artichokes

This mediterranean-inspired main dish is brimming with a medley of tastes; savory lemon, pungent oregano and tender artichokes. The recipe comes from Weight Watchers. Points per 1 2/3 cup is 4 points.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

•  cooking spray
• 1  lb  uncooked ground turkey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground sage
• 8  small  uncooked new potatoes, scrubbed,unpeeled
• 9  ounces  frozen artichokes, hearts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  cup canned chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Coat 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
2. Season turkey with salt and sage; shape into 1 inch balls, add to skillet and brown on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove and place in 4 to 5 quart slow cooker.
3. Add potatoes, frozen artichokes hearts, oregano, pepper and broth; cover and cook on high heat 5 to 6 hours.
4. (note when layering the ingredients in your slow cooker, arrange the artichoke hearts near the top so they do not overcook. It isn't necessary to thaw the artichokes first).
5. About 15 minutes before serving; spoon cornstarch into a cup, add 1 tablespoon of the slow cooker liquid and lemon juice; stir well.
6. Stir into slow cooker, cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes more.