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Thanksgiving Rice

Thanksgiving rice is a delicious and hearty side dish that combines fluffy, fragrant rice with an array of savory and seasonal ingredients. This dish incorporates ingredients like cranberries, pecans, and fresh herbs capturing the essence of the holiday season in every mouthful.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Servings: 6 servings or 24 mini cups
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Courtney Paige

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice ~2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded turkey or rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 medium white onion
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup gravy
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 6-8 stalks fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Start by making the Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice according to box instructions.
  • While the rice cooks, heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Add the butter and diced white onion. Sauté for 4-6 minutes until onions begin to soften.
  • Add the minced garlic and stir again. Once fragrant, fold in the diced carrots and celery. Cover with a lid for 8-10 minutes, stirring once or twice to avoid burning.
    onions, carrots, and celery in gray skillet.
  • Fold in brown sugar. Stir. Add in shredded turkey and stir again. Stir in all seasonings and remove the skillet from heat.
  • Stir in ½ cup of gravy and mix until evenly distributed.
    onions, carrots, celery, cranberries, and shredded turkey topped with gravy in gray skillet.
  • Prepare the serving cups. I used small plates from the dollar store (they came in a pack of 12). Layer a spoonful of gravy on each small plate.
  • Use a spoon or tongs to serve Thanksgiving Rice on each small plate. Garnish with fresh thyme springs and option to top with more gravy. This dish is best served warm so plate immediately before serving. Enjoy!
    thanksgiving rice in individual dishes.

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Notes

It is not recommended to use Fresh Rosemary instead of Dried Rosemary. 
If you're serving this rice as a meal, serve it in a bowl. It makes 4-6 servings and is a delicious meal. Store in an air-tight container up to 5 days. 
Reheat with a little extra gravy poured over top to prevent the rice from drying out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1049mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g