Turkey with Wild Rice, Squash and Cranberries

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 7 hr 15 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 1/4 pounds turkey breast tenderloins
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps

  • 1
    Place wild rice in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Top rice with squash, onion and turkey. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Pour chicken broth over all ingredients. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until rice is tender. Stir in cranberries.

  • Butternut squash resembles the shape of a lightbulb or pear-it's wider at one end than the other. It usually weighs between 2 and 3 pounds and has a golden yellow to camel-colored shell. You can also use about 2 pounds of other winter squash, such as Hubbard or buttercup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2g
Saturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
60mg
Sodium
770mg
Total Carbohydrate
43g
Dietary Fiber
7g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
16%
16%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 3 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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