TURKEY AND RICE CASSEROLE WITH YOGURT TOPPING
This Middle Eastern dish may include fried stale pita bread doused with chicken or turkey stock in a casserole and topped with the other ingredients. In the days after Thanksgiving, I'm likely to have all of these ingredients on hand -- except for pita, so here I've made it without.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix together the allspice, cinnamon and pepper, and divide into two equal portions (1 teaspoon each). Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a heavy 2- or 3-quart saucepan. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the rice and 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture, and stir until the grains begin to crackle. Add 2 cups chicken stock and salt to taste (1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon). Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 15 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. Remove the lid, place a kitchen towel over the pot and then return the lid. Allow to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add the garlic. In a few seconds, as soon as it begins to smell fragrant, add the remaining spices and the turkey. Stir together for about a minute until the turkey is coated with the mixture. Remove from the heat. Season to taste with salt.
- Spread the rice in the casserole in an even layer. Top with the turkey. Douse with the remaining stock.
- Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with a pinch of salt, and puree. Stir into the yogurt, along with the lemon juice. Spread over the turkey in an even layer, making sure to completely cover the meat so that it doesn't dry out in the oven. Sprinkle on the nuts. Place in the oven, and bake 15 to 20 minutes, just until warmed through. Do not allow the yogurt to bubble. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 359, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 708 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the rice and yogurt topping.
Keily Cruz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The rice and yogurt topping were delicious and helped to balance out the flavor of the turkey.
B Dog
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my kids.
Mariam Nankya
[email protected]I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The only thing I would change is to add a little more cheese.
Md Leon
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck or party.
Asraful hossan
[email protected]I love the versatility of this casserole. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Marie Coupe
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The turkey and rice are a good source of protein and the yogurt topping is a good source of calcium.
robiul Shak
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this casserole was easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Danielle Beauty
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the rice and yogurt topping.
Indigo Sparkle
[email protected]I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper.
George Pitman
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck or party.
melissa morrison
[email protected]I love the combination of turkey and rice in this casserole. The yogurt topping is also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Sandy Sinkhorn
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my kids.
dash lol
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The rice and yogurt topping were delicious and helped to balance out the flavor of the turkey.
Chrispus Dzombo
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the casserole was very easy to make.
Sujon Raza
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The turkey and rice were cooked perfectly, and the yogurt topping added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.