
Delicious Turkey, Zucchini & Rice Casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey breast
- 1/2 onion
- 3/4 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 2 Portobello mushrooms sliced or 1 jar sliced mushrooms
- 1-1/4 cups chopped zucchini, 3/4" dice
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 3/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flake
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1-3/4 cups cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup packed grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9×13" baking dish cooking spray.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet, add onions, cook for a few minutes. Add turkey cook until brown.

- Stir in half of salt & pepper, and all mushrooms, zucchini, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes.

- Cook until vegetables start to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Don't over cook.

- Stir in crushed tomatoes and remaining salt, to taste, and pepper. We don't add salt, there is enough sodium in the other ingredients for us. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

- Add rice and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and 3 tbsp parsley.

- Stir together.

- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remainder of Parmesan cheese on top of dish. We did not add the cheese on top.

- Cook about 20 minutes until casserole is bubbling and cheese is starting to brown.






