Best 9 Turkey And Vegetable Pilaf Recipes

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Turkey and vegetable pilaf is a nutritious and flavorful dish that combines lean protein, healthy vegetables, and fluffy rice. It's a versatile dish that can be customized with various vegetables, herbs, and spices to suit personal preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight meal, a healthy lunch option, or a festive holiday side dish, turkey and vegetable pilaf is a delicious and satisfying choice. This article will guide you through the steps to create a mouthwatering turkey and vegetable pilaf that will be enjoyed by all.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY-CRANBERRY PILAF



Turkey-Cranberry Pilaf image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup long-grain rice
1 1/2 cups no-salt-added chicken stock or broth
1 small bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
12 ounces whole onion or 11 ounces chopped, ready-cut onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 ounces whole green pepper or 3 ounces chopped, ready-cut pepper
2 cups cooked turkey
4 tablespoons cranberry-orange relish
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the rice, stock or broth, bay leaf, cumin, cinnamon and nutmeg; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover, and cook for a total of 17 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
  • Chop the whole onion. Heat a nonstick pan until it is very hot, reduce heat to medium high, add the oil and saute the onion until it begins to soften.
  • Meanwhile, wash, trim, seed and chop the whole pepper, add to onion and cook until pepper begins to soften.
  • Cut up the turkey, and stir into the onions with the relish and the cranberries.
  • Add the cooked rice; remove the bay leaf, and mix the rice with the turkey mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 734, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 104 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 569 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TURKEY-BROWN RICE PILAF



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You need the planned-overs from Grilled Jamaican Turkey to make this easy pilaf, so make sure you've planned ahead!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound cooked turkey breast tenderloin
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups cooked brown rice or bulgur
1 medium carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium green onion, chopped (2 tablespoons)
1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Chop turkey. Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook rice, carrot, onions and celery in oil 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender and rice is toasted light brown.
  • 2. Stir in broth and turkey; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Top with cheese and parsley.

TURKEY VEGGIE MEATLOAF CUPS



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This super-delicious and incredibly easy recipe has become one of my absolute favorites. I pass it on to everyone I know, and they all rave about it too!

Provided by Amy Holmberg

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups coarsely chopped zucchini
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped onions
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 pound extra lean ground turkey
½ cup uncooked couscous
1 egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ cup barbecue sauce, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 20 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Place zucchini, onions, and red bell pepper into a food processor, and pulse several times until finely chopped but not liquefied. Place the vegetables into a bowl, and mix in ground turkey, couscous, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until thoroughly combined. Fill each prepared muffin cup about 3/4 full. Top each cup with about 1 teaspoon of barbecue sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 25 minutes. Internal temperature of a muffin measured by an instant-read meat thermometer should be at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 46.7 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 244.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

TURKEY AND VEGETABLE PILAF



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups Turkey Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup celery, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 1/2 cups shredded turkey meat
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat stock in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt; cook, covered, until translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in carrots, celery, and remaining tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in cumin and oregano. Add white wine; increase heat to medium-high. Cook until almost all of liquid is evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; reduce heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in turkey and rice.
  • Add heated stock to pot; bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in peas; simmer until rice is just covered with liquid. Cover, and transfer to oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in parsley. Serve immediately.

TURKEY AND VEGETABLE PILAF



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Categories     Rice

Yield serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups Homemade Turkey Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup celery, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 1/2 cups shredded turkey meat
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, such as Uncle Ben's
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Heat stock in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; season with salt and pepper. 2. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt; cook, covered, until translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in carrots, celery, and remaining tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in cumin and oregano. Add white wine; increase heat to medium-high. Cook until almost all of liquid is evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; reduce heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in turkey and rice. 3. Add heated stock to pot; bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in peas; simmer until rice is just covered with liquid. Cover, and transfer to oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in parsley. Serve immediately.

VEGETABLE AND BARLEY PILAF



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Hearty, colorful, easy and fast were the reviews we gave this good-for-you dish. Barley has a healthy amount of soluble fiber, which aids digestion. And it can help to lower cholesterol, too! You can easily substitute other fresh veggies you have on hand. -Jesse Klausmeier, Burbank, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 large carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute zucchini and carrot in butter until crisp-tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until barley is tender, 10-12 minutes., Stir in the onions, marjoram, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

TURKEY PILAF



Turkey Pilaf image

Make and share this Turkey Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Linda

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup raw white rice
2 cups water
2 cups cut-up, cooked turkey meat
1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium high heat, melt butter and add rice, stirring and cooking til golden.
  • Add soup mix, then stir in water.
  • Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • Add turkey and heat through.
  • Serve, if desired, with coconut, chopped peanuts, raisins or chutney.

WINTER PILAF



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A quick midweek meal that will help you use up leftover turkey, goose or duck, nuts and even a dollop of cranberry sauce

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tsp olive oil
1 red or white onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
4 cardamom pods , bashed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 cinnamon stick
100g mixed brown and wild rice (or basmati)
300ml vegetable stock
handful leftover cooked turkey , goose or duck, shredded
handful toasted nuts
handful coriander , roughly chopped
leftover cranberry sauce, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onions and garlic until softened, about 5 mins. Add the spices and rice, then stir-fry for 1-2 mins. Pour in the hot stock and simmer until the stock is nearly all absorbed, about 20-25 mins. Stir in the turkey, add seasoning, then continue cooking until warmed through. Scatter over the nuts and coriander. Divide between two bowls and serve with a dollop of cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 0.46 milligram of sodium

TURKEY PILAF IN A TURBAN



Turkey Pilaf in a Turban image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup rice
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups chicken or turkey stock or broth
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, cut in small cubes
8 sheets phyllo
Freshly ground black pepper and salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Saute the onion in 1 tablespoon of hot oil until it begins to soften. Stir in the rice, turmeric and cumin and cook, stirring until rice is coated.
  • Add the chicken or turkey stock and raisins; bring to boil; reduce heat and cover. Cook rice for 17 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in peas and almonds. Season with pepper and, if desired, salt. Set aside.
  • Lightly grease a three-quart casserole with olive oil. Lay one sheet of phyllo in casserole so that the dough overhangs edge of casserole. Lightly brush with some of remaining oil. Top with second sheet, at right angle of first sheet, and oil. Continue until five sheets have been layered.
  • Place half the rice mixture on the phyllo; top with turkey and then top with remaining rice.
  • Arrange one sheet of phyllo over rice and brush lightly with oil; repeat with remaining two sheets. Trim edges so that only enough dough hangs over to tuck into sides of casserole. Brush top with oil and bake for 30 minutes, until top is golden brown and sides are beginning to brown. Cool about 10 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 528, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Choose the best quality rice, vegetables, and spices that you can find.
  • Rinse the rice: Rinsing the rice before cooking will help to remove any starch and prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
  • Use a flavorful cooking liquid: The cooking liquid is what will give the pilaf its flavor, so choose a liquid that you enjoy the taste of. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even water can be used.
  • Add vegetables and spices: Vegetables and spices are a great way to add flavor and texture to pilaf. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, cumin, and coriander.
  • Cook the pilaf until the rice is tender: The pilaf is done cooking when the rice is tender and has absorbed all of the cooking liquid. This will usually take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Fluff the pilaf with a fork before serving: Fluffing the pilaf with a fork will help to separate the grains of rice and make the pilaf light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Turkey and vegetable pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey and vegetables, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a pilaf that is full of flavor and texture. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give turkey and vegetable pilaf a try.

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