Ingredients:
RICE
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 cups water
SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
CASSEROLE
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
- 2 (1/2- to 3/4-lb.) fresh turkey breast tenderloins
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Instructions:
- In medium saucepan, combine wild rice, onion and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 50 to 60 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Set aside.
- Melt margarine in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in broth and milk, cooking until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 12×8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, combine cooked rice mixture and sauce, carrot, celery and sage; mix well. Place turkey breast tenderloins over rice. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley and paprika. Cover with foil.
- Bake at 350°F. for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until turkey is no longer pink. To serve, cut turkey breast tenderloins crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
