5 from 2 votes

Turkey and Lentil Casserole

By: Julia Pacheco
This turkey and lentil casserole is wholesome, protein-packed, and baked until bubbly for a comforting, family-friendly dinner.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 6 hours
Total: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients 

  • ½ lb ground turkey
  • ¼ yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ cup uncooked dry lentils
  • 4-5 large carrots, chopped
  • ¼ cup uncooked white rice
  • 4 bouillon cubed
  • 4 ½ cups water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dried Rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions 

  • Two large skillet on the stove over medium high heat add the turkey onion and garlic break the turkey up brown it and cook it through.
  • Rinse the lentils to clean them in cold water, in a mesh strainer.
  • To a slow cooker, add in the turkey, onions, garlic lentils, and the remaining ingredients and stir well.
  • Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until the lentils and rice are tender.

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Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6036IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. Angela says:

    5 stars

    This is one of my favorite winter lunches! I meal prep it in individual servings in the freezer, defrost overnight, then reheat as needed. I always add a little celery, too, when cooking for myself, but the recipe as written is amazing!

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  2. Angela says:

    5 stars

    This is one of my favorite winter lunches! I meal prep it individual servings in the freezer, defrost overnight, then reheat as needed. I always add a little celery, too, when cooking for myself, but the recipe as written is amazing!

    Reply