Dinner: Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole

Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables provide a simple addition to this turkey and rice casserole – perfect for a hearty dinner.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Brown Rice, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole

Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked wild rice
4 cups cut-up cooked turkey
1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth, heated
3 containers (10 oz each) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo pasta sauce
1/2 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Instructions

In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to rolling boil. Stir in wild rice; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 40 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender.
Heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
In large bowl, mix turkey, vegetables, cooked wild rice, uncooked brown rice, salt and thyme. Stir in heated broth and Alfredo sauce. Pour into casserole.
In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, walnuts and butter; sprinkle over turkey mixture.
Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until hot.

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