Smoked Turkey, Lentil and Currant Pilaf

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Smoked Turkey, Lentil and Currant Pilaf

Recipe By : Washington Post/tpogue@idsonline.com
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion -- chopped
1 cup rice
1/2 cup lentils
3 tablespoons currants or chopped raisins
3 1/2 cups chicken stock -- defatted
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1 pound smoked skinless turkey breasts -- in thin strips
1/4 cup parsley -- chopped

In a large ovenproof pot, heat the oil and then saute the onion over
medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add the rice, lentils and currants and cook for
2 minutes more, stirring. Add the stock, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Cover the pot and bake in a preheated 375F oven for 15 minutes. Stir in the
turkey strips and parsley and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the rice
and lentils are tender and the turkey is warmed throught, adding a little more
hot stock if neccessary

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Per serving: 221 Calories; 4g Fat (15% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 37g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 736mg Sodium