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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 Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings or 24 mini cups
Calories: 238 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Start by making the Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice according to box instructions.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Fold in brown sugar. Stir. Add in shredded turkey and stir again. Stir in all seasonings and remove the skillet from heat.
  5. Stir in ½ cup of gravy and mix until evenly distributed.
  6. 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.
  7. 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!

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 Information

Serving 1serving Calories 238kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 1049mg (44%) Potassium 255mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings or 24 mini cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 238kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 1049mg 44%
Potassium 255mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.