Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole
Servings: 8
Dinner

This Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
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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

  1. 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.
  2. Heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  3. 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.
  4. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, walnuts and butter; sprinkle over turkey mixture.
  5. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until hot.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice, Nuts, Walnuts.

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 impr...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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