Mushroom Turkey and Rice Casserole

Brown rice and mushrooms add a deep earthy flavour to leftover turkey, making this the perfect holiday meal. Serve with a fresh crisp spinach salad.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

2 tbsp (25mL) olive oil

1 lb (500g) sliced crimini or white mushrooms

1 cup (250mL) sliced celery

¾ cup (175mL) sliced green onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp (5mL) each, dried thyme leaves, sage leaves and salt

½ tsp (2mL) pepper

4 cups (1L) cubed cooked turkey breast

4 cups (1L) cooked brown and wild rice*

2/3 cup (150mL) chicken stock

½ cup (125mL) coarsely chopped pecans

2 tbsp (25mL) chopped parsley (optional)

In large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, celery, onions and garlic; sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in thyme, sage, salt, pepper; sauté for 2 minutes and add chicken stock. Remove from heat and set aside. In 2.5-3 qt (2.5-3 L) casserole dish combine turkey, rice, and pecans, stir in mushroom mixture. Bake in 350°F (180°) oven for 25 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Makes 6 Servings

*In medium saucepan bring 2 ½ cups (625 mL) water to boil. Add 1 cup (250 mL) uncooked brown and wild rice mix. Cover and reduce heat to simmer for 35-45 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is until tender.

Tips: Brown and wild rice take longer to cook than white rice so cook it the night before to have ready for this recipe. Brown rice is much more nutritious than white since it is the whole grain, and contains the bran which adds fibre and vitamins. Wild rice is not rice at all but a long grain marsh grass that gives a nutty flavour and chewy texture. It is less expensive to buy a mix of brown and wild rice which is often available in bulk at many stores.

If substituting ground thyme and sage for thyme and sage leaves, reduce to ½ tsp (2 mL)-3/4 tsp (3 mL).

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 372, Protein : 32.5 g, Fat: 14.4 g, Carbohydrates: 28.4 g, Dietary Fibre: 4.3 g

More delicious recipe ideas can be found online at www.mushrooms.ca.

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Baked Potato Eggs
4 servings

Ingredients:
Cooking spray
2 cups frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes (about 12 oz.)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 oz.)
1/4 cup water
2 cups fresh baby spinach or chopped fresh spinach leaves (about 2.5 oz.)
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried dill weed OR 2 teaspoons dried chives
4 eggs

Preparation: Evenly coat 10-inch omelet pan or skillet with spray. Heat over medium-high heat until just hot enough to sizzle a drop of water. Add potatoes, mushrooms and water. Spread in even layer. Cover and cook 8 minutes. Remove cover. Turn potatoes. Cook, uncovered, until vegetables are soft, about 6 minutes. Spoon into medium mixing bowl. Add spinach, sour cream, 1/4 cup of the cheese and the dill. Stir until well blended.

Evenly coat 4 (10-inch) custard cups with spray. Place on baking sheet or jelly-roll pan. Spoon about 3/4 cup of the potato mixture into each cup. With back of spoon, make indentation in potato mixture in each cup. Break and slip an egg into each indentation. Sprinkle each egg with 1 tablespoon of the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven until egg whites are completely set and egg yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition information per serving of 1/4 recipe using baby spinach and dill weed:
253 calories, 13 g total fat, 234 mg cholesterol, 251 mg sodium, 197 mg potassium,
22 g carbohydrate, 14 g protein and 10 percent or more of the RDI for vitamins A and B12 , riboflavin, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc.

Thrifty Cottage Casserole
6 servings

Ingredients:
6 eggs
1 cup (8 oz.) low-fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons instant minced onion
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, drained and pressed
1 package (8 oz.) egg noodles, cooked and drained
Cooking spray

Preparation: In large bowl, beat together eggs, cheese, onion, nutmeg and salt, if desired, until well blended. Gently stir in spinach and noodles.

Evenly coat 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish with spray. Spread noodle mixture in dish. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake in preheated 350 F oven until knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition information per serving of 1/6 recipe using 2 percent cottage cheese, without optional salt: 270 calories, 8 gm total fat, 251 mg cholesterol, 259 mg sodium, 357 mg potassium, 32 gm carbohydrate, 18 gm protein and 10 percent or more of the RDI for vitamins A, B12 and C, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc.

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