Turkey risotto recipe

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Use up any leftover turkey you might have with this simple risotto recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes - this recipe is a must over the busy festive period

Turkey risotto
(Image credit: Dusan Zidar)
  • healthy
Serves3–4
SkillEasy
Total Time30 mins
Cost RangeCheap
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories491 Kcal25%

Use up any leftover turkey you might have with this simple risotto recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes - this recipe is a must over the busy festive period

Looking for another recipe to use up your leftover turkey? Why not have a go at our delicious and simple turkey curry recipe!

Ingredients

  • 500g cooked turkey
  • 200g broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
  • 100g carrots, cut into small julienne strips
  • 100g red pepper, cut into small julienne strips
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 200g short grain rice
  • 600ml chicken stock
  • 1 tsp garlic puree
  • 100g grated cheddar cheese
  • Seasoning

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Method

  1. Blanch broccoli florets, carrots and red peppers in boiling water for 2 minutes.Fry onions in oil until soft, then add the rice and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked and mixture is creamy.
  2. Add garlic puree and cheese and stir well. Stir in cooked turkey meat and seasoning. Gently fold in the cooked vegetables and serve.

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