For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth or turkey stock. Feel free to experiment with different types of rice, such as brown rice or wild rice. Adjust cooking time accordingly. Add other vegetables to the rice, such as carrots, celery, or peas, for extra nutrients and flavor. If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can substitute with parsley or other fresh herbs. Make a big batch and freeze leftovers for a quick and easy meal.
Turkey Rice
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS21
Transform holiday leftovers into a vibrant, flavor-packed dish! This recipe features tender turkey simmered in a rich broth, elevated with a zesty, fresh salsa. It's a delicious way to reinvent your post-holiday meal.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate34 g
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Cholesterol129 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein48 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium2539 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat11 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
1 hrs
In a large stockpot, combine the turkey leg, thigh, and chopped turkey breast with chicken broth and diced onion. Bring to a vigorous boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and simmer, flipping the turkey pieces halfway through, until the meat is falling off the bone (approximately 1 hour).
02
Step
5 mins
Carefully transfer the cooked turkey pieces to a bowl and allow them to cool until they are safe to handle.
03
Step
10 mins
While the turkey is cooling, bring the broth in the stockpot back to a boil. Stir in the uncooked white rice, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Reduce the heat to medium and let the rice simmer until it begins to plump up and absorb the broth (approximately 10 minutes).
04
Step
15 mins
Once the turkey is cool enough to handle, pick the meat off the bones and chop it into small, bite-sized pieces. Stir the chopped turkey into the simmering rice, adding more broth as needed to maintain a good consistency. Continue to cook over medium-low heat until the rice reaches your desired tenderness (10 to 15 minutes).
05
Step
5 mins
In a small bowl, combine the minced green onions, minced red pepper, and minced cilantro leaves to create the fresh salsa. Taste the turkey rice and adjust seasonings as desired. Scoop the rice into serving bowls and generously top with the fresh salsa before serving.
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Emerson Sawayn
May 30, 2025My family loved this recipe. It's definitely going into our regular rotation after Thanksgiving.
Heaven Abbott
May 10, 2025I found that brown rice worked really well in this dish. It added a nice nutty flavor.
Anabel Fadel
May 4, 2025I added some chopped carrots and celery to the rice while it was cooking, and it turned out delicious!
Isabelle Wehner
Apr 17, 2025This was a great way to use up leftover turkey! The salsa added such a bright flavor.