Leftover Turkey Dinner Rice
This Leftover Turkey Dinner Rice is an easy, post-holiday dinner that’s quick and comforting. Try it with Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice
- 1/2 cup leftover roasted squash, chopped
- 1/2 cup leftover roasted turkey, chopped
- 1/3 cup leftover gravy
- 1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
Pile those Thanksgiving leftovers – roasted squash, sliced turkey, savory gravy – on top of Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice to create an unbelievably simple yet satisfying plate. You’ll be feasting on all those fall flavors in 8 minutes flat!
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2
In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, toss together roasted squash, turkey, gravy, peas, parsley, salt and pepper. Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
Step 3
Stir rice into turkey mixture.
Recipe Tip
Substitute any leftover dinner veggies for roasted squash, if desired.
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Luxury of Leftovers
After spending all of Thanksgiving day in the kitchen, a quick and easy meal probably doesn’t sound too bad. In fact, once you know how many ways you can Repurpose Thanksgiving Leftovers, you may want to make extra servings during the holidays!
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Perfect Meal Prep
By mastering the art of meal prep, you’ll save both time and money and reduce food waste. For example, as many of our recipes include a portion of frozen peas, simply seal the rest of the bag in a freezer-safe zipper bag. If you already have some favorite recipes, practice the Meal Prep technique of portioning out pre-measured bags in order to simplify mealtime. If you are looking for a quick casserole dish try our Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe with Broccoli.
