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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Luis Aviles
aviles92@aol.comThis is a delicious and hearty casserole that is perfect for a family meal.
Johour Mollah
mj90@hotmail.co.ukI would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves turkey and rice.
Ansar Asf Spain
a-s@yahoo.comThis casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice.
Umair Ahmad - Official
ou16@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this casserole.
Ludo Gul
l.gul@hotmail.comThis is a delicious and easy recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight.
Flor Aguilera
aguilera.f@yahoo.comThis casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Saba Matitaishvili
m@yahoo.comI would definitely make this casserole again.
Pro Piliyar
piliyar-p@gmail.comThis casserole is perfect for a cold winter day.
Robert Frederick
f.r@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses leftover turkey. It's a great way to use up leftovers and make a new meal.
Ayanda nkosingiphile Sengwayo
s.a45@gmail.comThis was surprisingly good! I wasn't sure how the yogurt topping would taste, but it was actually really delicious.
Rana Qadeer Rana Qadeer
q-r69@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rebecca Nsambo
r.n@hotmail.comI made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Charlene Wakester
wcharlene49@gmail.comThis casserole is delicious and comforting. The yogurt topping is a nice touch.
Marvin Wulff
marvinw@yahoo.comI've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey.
Fatema Begum
begumfatema42@yahoo.comThis is my new favorite turkey recipe! It's so easy to make and the yogurt topping is amazing.
Rosie Mack
rosie_mack48@yahoo.comEasy to make and very tasty. I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it turned out great.
Matlob Ali
a-m@yahoo.comThis casserole was a hit with my family! The turkey and rice were cooked perfectly, and the yogurt topping added a delicious tang. I will definitely be making this again.