Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole
2-1/2 c water
1 c raw wild rice*(see note)
4 c cooked turkey-chopped
1 lb frozen Green Giant mixed veggies-thawed
1-1/2 c raw instant brown rice
1/2 c onion-fine chopped
1/2 t salt
1/2 t dried thyme
1 c chicken broth-heated*(see tip)
3-10 oz containers refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce
1/2 c Progresso bread crumbs
1/4 c finely chopped walnuts
3 T butter-melted
Heat water to a rolling boil in 2 qt saucepot and add wild
rice. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 40-50 minutes or until
tender. Heat oven to 350*. Spray 3 qt casserole dish well
with Pam. In a large bowl mix turkey, veggies, onion, wild
rice, raw brown rice, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir in
heated broth and Alfredo sauce. Pour into casserole. In a
small bowl mix bread crumbs, walnuts and butter-sprinkle on
top and bake 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
*Pour broth into a 2 cup microwave safe measuring cup and
nuke on HIGH 2 min and 30 seconds or until almost boiling
for easy heating.
* You may also purchase cooked wild rice in 15 oz cans and
10 oz frozen packages-each contain 2 cups of rice. Just
follow frozen rice package directions and follow recipe
above.
Source: Green Giant
Lisa
http://www.nancyskitchen.com
