turkish rice

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

From The American-International Encyclopedic Cookbook.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For turkish rice

  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    green pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, finely minced (optional)
  • 1/2 lb
    mushrooms, sliced
  • 2/3 c
    diced celery
  • 1/2 lb
    uncooked rice (2 1/8 cups)
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    canned tomatoes
  • 2 c
    water
  • buttered crumbs
  • grated cheese, optional
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped parsley

How To Make turkish rice

  • 1
    Melt butter in saucepan; add onion, green pepper, garlic, mushrooms, and celery. Brown over low heat, then add rice, salt, tomatoes, and water. Stir to blend.
  • 2
    Pour mixture into large buttered casserole. Cover and bake until rice has absorbed liquid and is tender.
  • 3
    Uncover, stir to blend ingredients, then top with crumbs. Dot with grated cheese if desired.
  • 4
    Brown uncovered in moderate oven (375°F.). Garnish with chopped parsley. Serves 6 to 8.

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