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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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