Slow Cooker Tuscan Turkey and Beans

Name: Slow Cooker Tuscan Turkey and Beans
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 9 h
Total time: 9 h 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1 (16 ounce) bag dried navy beans, sorted, rinsed (2 cups); 3 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 1/2 lbs turkey thighs, skin removed; 1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed

Submitted by Pinay0618

"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."

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Ready In:: 9hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

6 cups water
1 (16 ounce) bag dried navy beans, sorted, rinsed (2 cups)
3 cups chicken broth
¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
³⁄₄ cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground pepper
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs turkey thighs, skin removed
1 ¹⁄₂ cups frozen cut green beans, thawed

directions

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.