Tuscan Turkey And White Bean Skillet
A hearty and healthy skillet dish featuring ground turkey, white beans, and kale, perfect for a comforting family meal.
Equipment
- Large sauté pan for cooking the skillet dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup minced shallots (or yellow onion)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 0.25 to 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust for spice preference
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper
- 0.75 cup vegetable broth
- 14.5 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes do not drain
- 15 oz can butter beans or any white bean, do not drain
- 4 cups chopped kale stems and ribs removed
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Crusty bread for serving sourdough or baguette
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced shallots (or yellow onion) and cook until they become translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground turkey to the pan, spreading it out evenly with a wooden spoon or spatula. Let it cook undisturbed for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until the bottom is browned. Then, stir the meat, breaking it into small pieces.
- Create a well in the center of the pan and add the tomato paste, dried oregano, fennel seeds, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the tomato paste to caramelize slightly. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, butter beans, and chopped kale. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer uncovered for 12 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to simmer uncovered for about 3 more minutes, until the stew is thick and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
- Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, you can use meatless grounds instead of turkey. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.