Quick Turkey And Rice Recipes

HEARTY TURKEY & RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles. Add salsa, tomato sauce, bouillon and salt; heat through., Serve with rice, cheese, sour cream and, if desired, toppings of your choice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled turkey mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water or broth if necessary.

QUICK TURKEY AND RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice in boiling water according to package instructions.
• Meanwhile, rinse the turkey breast and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into strips.
• Peel, halve and thinly slice onion. Trim mushrooms and cut in half.
• Heat oil in a skillet and fry the turkey strips over high heat briefly. Season with salt and pepper and take out of skillet.
• Add the onions and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté over medium heat, stirring for 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle onion-mushroom mixture with flour, add the broth and bring to a boil.
• Add soy creamer and turkey and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Rinse thyme, shake dry, pluck off the leaves and add to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
• Drain the pot with rice and carefully open the cooking bag. Spread the rice on 2 plates and serve the turkey with the rice.

TURKEY RICE

Steps:

• Combine leftover turkey leg, thigh, and breast meat in a stockpot over high heat; add chicken broth and onion. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer, flipping turkey pieces over halfway, until meat falls off the bone, about 1 hour.
• Transfer turkey pieces to a bowl and let cool until safe to handle.
• Meanwhile, bring broth to a boil and stir in rice. Season with black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Reduce heat to medium and let rice simmer until it starts to plump up, about 10 minutes.
• Pick turkey meat off the bone and chop into small pieces. Stir into the rice, adding more broth as needed. Cook over medium-low heat until rice reaches desired tenderness, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Smash green onions, red pepper, and cilantro together for the salsa. Taste and season turkey rice as desired, then scoop into serving bowls and top with salsa.

QUICK TURKEY AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leek, celery root, parsnip, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until leek is translucent, about 2 minutes.
• Add stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in turkey and rice, and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

QUICK TURKEY CURRY

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger and garlic; sauté until onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Add apple, then flour, curry powder and cumin; sauté 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth. Add cider, cream, chutney, cilantro and tomato paste. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture thickens, about 20 minutes. Add turkey; stir until heated, about 2 minutes. Spoon curry over rice.

QUICK TURKEY AND RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute bell pepper, celery and onion until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add turkey, and continue to saute until turkey loses its outer pink color. Stir in tomatoes, and cover. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until turkey is cooked through (no longer pink inside). Serve over hot cooked rice.

QUICK TURKEY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, cook onions and sugar in butter and oil over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, place cream cheese in a shallow microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until softened. Add soup; stir until blended. Add the rice, turkey, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Toss onions with cornflake crumbs; arrange over turkey mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until topping is heated through.

QUICK TURKEY-WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour with wire whisk until well blended. Slowly stir in broth with wire whisk. Stir in turkey, water, onion, rice and contents of seasoning packet.
• Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Stir in soymilk; heat just to boiling.