Ground Turkey With Wild Rice (Serves 12)

Method

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   Brown turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Remove from heat and drain fat if needed. Put cooked turkey meat in a medium bowl and set aside. Return skillet to stovetop. Over medium-low heat, melt butter. Then add onion, celery, and mushrooms. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. In a large separate bowl, combine sour cream, soy sauce, and pepper. Stir in the ground turkey, the mushroom mixture, the cooked rice, and the slivered almonds. Place the mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until heated through at 350 degrees F. (Cook’s note: Watch this dish as it cooks and stir occasionally. Should the ingredients appear dry as it’s cooking, add some hot chicken broth by the tablespoon if needed to moisten.)

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   Ground beef may be used in place of ground turkey if preferred. Per Healthline, both provide protein, fat, and a variety of vitamins and minerals. However, turkey is generally lower in saturated fat than beef and is likely a better choice for a heart healthy diet. And, since ground turkey is lower in calories, it is a decent weight loss option.