Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag dried navy beans, sorted, rinsed (2 cups)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 14 cup olive oil
  • 34 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 12 teaspoons salt
  • 12 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 12 lbs turkey thighs, skin removed
  • 1 12 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed

Method

  • 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.