Turkey Rice

Turkey Rice

What ultimately sets a great holiday leftover dish apart from the rest? The answer: lots of flavor, not a lot of ingredients, and the ability to stand on its own rather than remind us of the meal it came from. This turkey rice, which is in fact a little more turkey than rice, checks all the boxes, and a fresh, 3-ingredient salsa adds the bright finishing touch.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

For the salsa topping

  • 2 tablespoons minced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons minced red pepper
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves, minced
  • 1 cooked turkey leg
  • 1 cooked turkey thigh
  • ½ cooked turkey breast, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • ¾ cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
Transfer turkey pieces to a bowl and let cool until safe to handle.

Step 3
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.

Step 4
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.

Step 5
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.

Chef’s Notes:

Use any cooked turkey pieces you have. I ended up with about 14 ounces of picked meat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

443
Calories
11g
Fat
34g
Carbs
48g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 443
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat3g 17%
Cholesterol129mg 43%
Sodium2539mg 110%
Total Carbohydrate34g 12%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars3g
Protein48g
Vitamin C8mg 39%
Calcium40mg 3%
Iron5mg 29%
Potassium564mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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