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Instant Pot Turkey Legs And Rice

Instant Pot Turkey Legs and Rice: A Flavorful Dinner Delight

This Instant Pot Turkey Legs and Rice recipe offers a hearty, healthy dinner with savory flavors, perfect for a cozy night in or a busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Natural Pressure Release 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 medium Turkey Drumstick main protein source
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium White Onion or yellow onion
  • 1 medium Red Pepper or any bell pepper variety
  • 1 medium Green Pepper or zucchini
  • 2 medium Carrots or peas for quicker option
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Brown Rice or quinoa with adjusted cooking times
  • 1.5 cups Water/Vegetable Stock vegetable stock recommended
For Cooking & Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil or canola oil
  • 0.25 cup White Wine omit for non-alcoholic option
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Puree or minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Mixed Herbs, Thyme, Rosemary, Parsley feel free to combine with other herbs

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep your vegetables by peeling and slicing the white onion, red pepper, green pepper, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to the sauté function and heat the olive oil. Add the sliced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping any flavorful bits from the bottom and allowing it to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the brown rice and water/vegetable stock to the pot, stirring well to ensure the rice is submerged in the liquid.
  5. Rub the turkey drumstick with olive oil, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper, then place it on the trivet above the rice mixture.
  6. Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 16 minutes, allowing a natural release for 5 minutes before quick release.
  7. Remove the turkey leg, fluff the rice gently with a fork, and serve the turkey leg on top of the rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For crispy skin, air fry the turkey leg for 5 minutes after cooking. Adjust cook times for frozen turkey legs and consider ingredient substitutions as needed.

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