Herbed Turkey Strips With Roasted Peppers and Beans

  • 8
  • 20 mins
  • 65 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 (3-pound) boneless, skinless turkey breast, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Pierce turkey slices evenly with a fork.

Stir together Italian seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon oil, lemon juice, and next 3 ingredients. Coat turkey slices with oil mixture. Cover and chill 30 minutes.

Cook turkey slices, in batches, in remaining 1 tablespoon hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove turkey from skillet, cover, and keep warm. Add beans and peppers to skillet; cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated, stirring gently.

Cut turkey slices crosswise into 1/2-inch strips. Arrange on a serving platter. Top with bean mixture. Combine pine nuts, grated lemon rind, and parsley. Sprinkle over beans. Serve immediately.

Larry Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina, Southern Living
DECEMBER 2004