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Delicious Turkey, Zucchini & Rice Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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 9x13" 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.