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Hearty Turkey & Rice

Name: Hearty Turkey & Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups instant brown rice; 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1-1/2 cups salsa; 1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, baked tortilla chips and sliced ripe olives

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Nov. 12, 2022

We love this tasty dinner. It’s quick to prepare, making it a great (and yummy!) meal when you’re running late. You’ll love the easy cleanup, too! —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups salsa
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, baked tortilla chips and sliced ripe olives

Directions

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.

Can you freeze Hearty Turkey & Rice?

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup turkey mixture with 3/4 cup rice (calculated without optional toppings): 354 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 732mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Hearty Turkey & Rice

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