Are you craving a comforting and flavorful meal that will warm your soul? Look no further than this mouthwatering recipe for slow cooker Tuscan turkey and beans. This dish combines succulent turkey, tender beans, and an array of aromatic herbs and spices to create a culinary symphony that will tantalize your taste buds. With minimal prep time and the convenience of your trusty slow cooker, you can effortlessly prepare this hearty feast that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. So, gather your ingredients, set the stage for a slow-cooked delight, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones utterly satisfied.
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SLOW-COOKER TUSCAN TURKEY AND BEANS
Slow-cooking dried beans with flavorful canned broth is the great start for this garlicky turkey stew, with bright green frozen beans added at the end.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners inside a 5- to 6 1/2 -qt slow cooker bowl. Make sure that liner fits snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl and pull the top of the liner over rim of bowl.
- In 3-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over medium-high heat. Add navy beans. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place beans in slow cooker; add broth.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together olive oil, 1/2 cup of the parsley, the Italian seasoning, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Press mixture firmly onto turkey thighs. Place turkey on top of beans in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until beans are tender and turkey pulls apart easily with fork.
- Remove turkey from slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Stir green beans and remaining 1 teaspoon salt into slow cooker. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are hot. Meanwhile, remove turkey from bones. To serve, place bean mixture in shallow bowls; top with turkey, and sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 19 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1080 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW-COOKER BLACK-BEAN SOUP WITH TURKEY
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 6h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set aside half an onion and chop the rest. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots and garlic; sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring, until slightly browned, 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Transfer the vegetables and cooking liquid to a slow cooker. Add the beans, turkey drumstick, pickling-spice packet, red pepper flakes and 8 cups water. Cover and cook on low 6 hours.
- Remove the drumstick and shred the meat; keep warm. Remove about 2 cups beans from the cooker and blend until smooth (or partially blend with an immersion blender). Return the beans and turkey meat to the soup. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mince the reserved 1/2 onion. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the cilantro and minced onion. Garnish with sour cream and lime, if desired.
SLOW-COOKED TURKEY WHITE BEAN SOUP
This hearty meal-in-one will stick to your ribs on a cold autumn night. Slow cooking makes it so convenient! -Amy Martell, Canton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5h35m
Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Crumble sausage into a large skillet; cook and stir until no longer pink. Drain. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 902mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN TURKEY DINNER
Add something flavorful to your family's Italian dinner tonight! Make this delicious slow cooked turkey and zucchini, mixed with tomato paste - a wonderful meal.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 6h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place turkey thighs. In small bowl, mix tomatoes, tomato paste and garlic. Pour over turkey.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
- About 25 minutes before serving, cook couscous in water as directed on package. Increase heat setting on slow cooker to High. Stir zucchini into tomato mixture. Cover; cook about 20 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender.
- To serve, remove bones from turkey. Stir gently to break up turkey. Serve over couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
TUSCAN SMOKED TURKEY-BEAN SOUP
Num-Yummy!! This soup is delicious and uses turkey instead of ham which really cuts the fat and calories. We always keep a container in the freezer for those go-to meals on the quick.
Provided by Maureen O'leary
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes
Time 12h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the beans into a large bowl, fill the bowl with water, and cover the bowl with a cloth. Allow to soak overnight. Drain and rinse the beans.
- Place the soaked beans, turkey legs, onion, and bay leaves into a large soup pot, cover with water, then bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 3 hours. Remove bay leaves, and discard. Remove the turkey legs from the broth, separate the meat from the bones and tendons, and return the meat to the broth. Stir in celery, carrots, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper; simmer until the celery and carrots are tender, about 1 hour. Serve in bowls and sprinkle each serving with about 1 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 65.6 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 14 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 938.9 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
CROCK POT TURKEY WITH WHITE BEANS
I got this on another site, but don't remember which one. It is a really good and easy and healthy recipe that uses a crock pot with excellent results. Good enough for company. Great with a crusty bread and green salad.
Provided by mandabears
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 7h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place beans, tomatoes with their juice, artichokes, onion and garlic in slow cooker.
- Lay turkey breasts on top.
- Sprinkle with sage, rosemary, black pepper and salt.
- Pour white wine over top.
- Cover.
- Cook on low for 5-7 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.6, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 70.4, Sodium 437.7, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 40.6
PAMMY'S SLOW COOKER BEANS
Delicious pinto bean recipe that does not include pork but still has an awesome flavor. My family loves it! Serve over hot cooked rice.
Provided by pammy061372
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 14h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash and pick over the beans, then place them in a large bowl. Fill the bowl with cold water, and soak the beans for 6 to 8 hours.
- Drain and rinse the beans, then place into a slow cooker. Pour in 8 cups of water. Stir in onion, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and bay leaves. Place the turkey leg into the cooker, cover, and cook on Low setting for 6 hours. Stir in olive oil, and add more water if the beans are beginning to dry out; cook until the beans are very tender, an additional 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 19 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 728.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
SLOW COOKER TUSCAN TURKEY AND BEANS
This is a tasty, inexpensive dinner made with turkey thighs and dried navy beans. You can substitute inexpensive cuts of beef or pork for the turkey if you prefer. Recipe is from Betty Crocker.
Provided by Pinay0618
Categories Poultry
Time 9h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over medium-high heat. Add navy beans. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place beans in slow cooker; add broth.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together olive oil, 1/2 cup of the parsley, the Italian seasoning, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Press mixture firmly onto turkey thighs. Place turkey on top of beans in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until beans are tender and turkey pulls apart easily with fork.
- Remove turkey from slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Stir green beans and remaining 1 teaspoon salt into slow cooker. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are hot. Meanwhile, remove turkey from bones. To serve, place bean mixture in shallow bowls; top with turkey, and sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.1, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 977.4, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 19.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 20.3
Tips:
- For a quicker prep time, use pre-cooked turkey or leftover roasted turkey.
- If you don't have canned beans, you can use dried beans. Just be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
- Add some chopped vegetables to the slow cooker for a healthier meal. Some good options include carrots, celery, and onions.
- Customize the flavor of the dish by adding your favorite herbs and spices. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, oregano, and basil.
- Serve the turkey and beans over rice, pasta, or quinoa for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
This slow cooker Tuscan turkey and beans recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal. It's perfect for a busy weeknight or a casual weekend gathering. The turkey and beans are cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce, and the addition of vegetables and herbs makes it a complete meal. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying recipe, give this slow cooker Tuscan turkey and beans a try.
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