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A freshly cooked 30-minute ground turkey dinner served in a bowl.

Speedy Tuscan Turkey & White Bean Skillet

This speedy Tuscan turkey and white bean skillet is a flavorful and healthy meal, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Lean ground turkey, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, and spinach are simmered with herbs for a satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cannellini beans (15 oz) can, rinsed and drained
  • 1 diced tomatoes (14.5 oz) can, undrained
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • red pepper flakes Pinch (optional)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Crusty bread or quick-cooking couscous for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in chopped yellow onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.
  5. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or quick-cooking couscous.

Notes

Serve this skillet dish with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, or quick-cooking couscous for a more filling meal. You can also add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition and flavor.