Leftover Turkey Cranberry Rice

This Turkey Cranberry Rice is great for using up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. All of the holiday flavors come together in this easy one-pan dinner recipe!

I’m usually all about an after Thanksgiving sandwich piled high with leftovers. But, sometimes I like to change it up and do something different. This Turkey Cranberry Rice is great for using up that leftover turkey after a long day of Black Friday shopping.

And since most of us don’t even want to think about washing another dish the day after Thanksgiving, this is a one-pan recipe!

Mix it up, let it cook and serve it hot. Turkey day reimagined.

Try these Thanksgiving Leftovers recipes from around the web. . .

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Leftover Turkey Cranberry Rice

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This Turkey Cranberry Rice is great for using up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. All of the holiday flavors come together in this easy one-pan dinner recipe!

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Ingredients

• 1 Sweet White Onion - chopped, approx 1 cup
• 2 Celery Stalks - sliced, approx 1½ cups
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Cup Jasmine Rice
• 2-2½ Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth, or turkey broth
• 3 Cups Chopped Leftover Cooked Turkey
• 1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries
• Salt/Pepper
• Fresh Thyme & Parsley

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium/high heat, sauté onion in olive oil for 4-5 minutes or until almost translucent. Add celery and cook 2 more minutes.
2. Add rice and 2 cups broth. Bring to a gentle boil, cover and reduce heat to medium/low. Cook 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
3. Check doneness of rice. If needed, add 1/2 cup broth and cook 4-5 more minutes.
4. Once rice is almost to desired consistency and there is still some liquid remaining, add turkey and cranberries.
5. Cook covered for 2 minutes to heat turkey.
6. Salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh herbs and serve.