Smoky Turkey & Saffron Red Rice

I found this recipe on Picky-palate's site. It looked really interesting & flavorful. I even went out & spent the $16 on the saffron. And I'm a little disappointed I did. I thought this dish would be "smoky", have a little kick to it. It turned out very bland. Live & learn right?

2 cups uncooked basmati rice (6 cups cooked)
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 Tbsp garlic, minced
1lb ground turkey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 15oz cans green beans
8oz tomato sauce
1 Tbsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 Tbsp saffron threads

Cook rice according to package directions.
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Saute onions until translucent. Stir in garlic. Add ground turkey, salt & pepper, cook until cooked through & crumbled. Stir in green beans, then rice. Add tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, garlic salt & saffron. Mix well.

12 servings.

Spinach Stuffed Chicken and Italian Simmered Rice

4 cups spinach
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp olive oil
3 wedges Laughing Cow Garlic & Herb cheese spread
1/2 tsp salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, tenderized until flat
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup breadcrumbs

Place chicken between 2 pieces of wax paper. Flatten chicken with mallet or back side of heavy frying pan.

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 dish with cooking spray.

Cook spinach in oil with garlic until wilted. Transfer to bowl. Stir in cheese & breadcrumbs. Sprinkle with salt & pepper

Lay 1 breast out flat. Scoop spinach mixture onto chicken. Roll. Secure with toothpicks & transfer to baking dish. Repeat with remaining breasts.

Bake at 350 25-30 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. Serves 4. 8pts each.




I served this chicken with an Italian Simmered Rice

3/4 cup uncooked rice
1 3/4 cup fat free chicken broth
1 cup spinach, chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Pour broth into sauce pan. Sprinkle in italian seasoning. Bring to boil. Add rice & spinach. Bring to boil. Cover & turn to low. Cook 20 minutes until rice is tender.

Serves 4. 4pts each.

This dinner was extremely filling & very satisfying. I will definitely make it again.

Rice & Beans

15 oz can black beans, drained
14oz can chicken broth
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 1/4 cups instant rice
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

In pan, combine beans, broth, frozen corn, uncooked rice & salsa. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer, COVERED, 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand COVERED 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

4 servings.

I found that this makes WAY more than 4 servings. I was using it as a side dish though. Also, maybe use half a can of the broth because it had too much liquid.