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Cozy Hearty Tuscan Turkey and White Bean Skillet

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A comforting and hearty skillet meal featuring ground turkey, creamy white beans, and Tuscan herbs, perfect for quick and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey (lean or regular)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), rinsed and drained
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced finely (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed or rehydrated dry-packed)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: freshly grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion, mince garlic, chop sun-dried tomatoes, rinse and drain white beans, and chop rosemary if using fresh.
  2. Heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink and browned, about 7-8 minutes.
  3. Push turkey to one side of the skillet. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the empty side with a pinch of salt. Cook until onions soften and become translucent, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Add white beans, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes to meld flavors and reduce liquid slightly.
  7. Add baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  8. Remove skillet from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
  9. Serve warm, optionally topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

If turkey starts drying out, add a splash more broth or olive oil. Avoid breaking beans too much to keep creamy texture. Add spinach last to maintain vibrant color and fresh flavor. Use fresh garlic and rosemary for best flavor. Can substitute ground chicken or beef, or tofu/mushrooms for vegetarian version. Use low-sodium broth and rinse beans well to reduce sodium.

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Keywords: turkey skillet, white beans, Tuscan recipe, quick dinner, comfort food, healthy skillet, easy weeknight meal

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