Turkey Wild Rice Casserole

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 2 hr 15 min
  • Ingredients 15
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

RICE

  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cups water

SAUCE

  • 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk

CASSEROLE

  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
  • 2 (1/2- to 3/4-lb.) fresh turkey breast tenderloins
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps

  • 1
    In medium saucepan, combine wild rice, onion and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 50 to 60 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Set aside.
  • 2
    Melt margarine in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in broth and milk, cooking until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • 3
    Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, combine cooked rice mixture and sauce, carrot, celery and sage; mix well. Place turkey breast tenderloins over rice. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley and paprika. Cover with foil.
  • 4
    Bake at 350°F. for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until turkey is no longer pink. To serve, cut turkey breast tenderloins crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

  • Sage is the traditional seasoning for the Thanksgiving turkey as well as any number of poultry dishes. The fresh herb can be readily identified by its velvety, gray-green leaves, which are aromatic and whose flavor intensifies when the herb is dried. Two forms of dried sage are available in the supermarket. Rubbed sage is subjected to minimal grinding and is fluffy. It should be crushed slightly when used in a recipe. Ground sage has been finely ground to a powder and is ready to use. Because the flavor of ground sage is highly concentrated, the amount needed for recipes is reduced.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories
300
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
320mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
3g
Protein
33g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
60%
60%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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