Recipe: Turkey and Rice Casserole

TURKEY AND RICE CASSEROLE

1-1/2 c. white rice
1/2 c. chopped green onions
1/2 can beef consomme
1 c. sliced mushrooms
2 c. cut-up leftover turkey
1/4 c. butter or salad oil
1 green pepper, sliced
1 c. water

Saute onion in small amount of butter until golden brown, then set aside. In same pan, using a small amount of butter, brown the rice. Pan and oil must be very hot before putting rice in pan, then you must stir constantly until rice becomes a golden brown. Then place rice in casserole or baking dish, add sauteed onion, leftover meat, consomme and water. Cover and cook in 350 degree oven for about 1 hour or until liquid has been absorbed by the rice. About 15 minutes before it is done, add the green pepper and about 5 minutes before serving, add mushrooms.