Turkey Rice
From: Lelou, Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada
Comments: You have some leftover roast turkey...
Servings: 6
  • 2 cups [500 mL] chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] long grain rice
  • 2 1/2 cups [625 mL] roasted turkey dices
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] celery dices
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] fresh or drained oil preserved sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of poultry seasoning
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] chopped onion
  • 3 tablespons [45 g] butter
  • 3 tablespons [26.25 g] flour
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 cup [250 mL] chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] milk
  • Preheat oven to 350°F [180°C].
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil; add and boil rice for 10 minutes.
  • Well mix in turkey and celery dices, chopped sweet pepper, beaten eggs, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.
  • Transfer into an oven-safe dish; bake into preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare sauce.
  • To serve, coat rice with sauce.
Sauce
  • Just melt chopped onion into hot, melted butter.
  • Sprinkle with flour and salt.
  • Pour in chicken broth and milk.
  • Cook, stirring, until thick.