Turkey Strips with White Wine, Mini Zucchini, and Zucchini Flowers

The turkey strips with white wine, mini zucchini, and zucchini flowers are a spring-like and elegant dish, combining the lightness of turkey with the freshness of zucchini and the delicacy of their flowers. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 400 g of turkey breast, cut into strips
• 200 g of mini zucchini
• Zucchini flowers, as many as you like
• 1 glass of dry white wine
• 1 clove of garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by washing the mini zucchini and zucchini flowers carefully. Slice the zucchini into not too thin rounds and set them aside.

2. Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil with a whole garlic clove in a large skillet. Once the garlic is golden brown, remove it and add the turkey strips.

3. Sauté the turkey strips over medium-high heat until they are golden brown on all sides; this will give the dish a nice toasted flavor.

4. Deglaze with the glass of white wine and allow the alcohol to evaporate on high heat.

5. Add the mini zucchini rounds, stir well, and continue to cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the zucchini are slightly softened but still crunchy.

6. In the last minute of cooking, gently insert the zucchini flowers, being careful not to break them and to maintain their texture and color.

7. Adjust for salt and pepper and, if you like, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

8. Serve the turkey strips immediately while hot, perhaps accompanied by a light side dish like a fresh salad or pilaf rice.

Curiosity

Zucchini flowers are a typical ingredient in Italian cuisine, used in fried preparations such as battered zucchini flowers or stuffed ones. Their delicacy is highly appreciated and pairs perfectly with the lightness of white meats.

A light and fruity white wine would be the perfect choice to accompany this dish. A Vermentino or a Greco di Tufo could enhance the flavors without overpowering them. Enjoy your meal!