Mediterranean Turkey Rice Bake- Crock Pot

for rsc#5

• Ready In: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground turkey
•  salt, pepper to taste
• 2  cups  uncooked converted brown rice
• 2  cups chicken broth or 2  cups turkey broth
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2  tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 2  tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 3  zucchini, sliced thin
• 1⁄4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced
• 1  onion, diced
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar, plus
• 1  teaspoon  balsamic vinegar
•  parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated for garnish (or use crumbled feta cheese)
•  cooking spray

Directions

1. spray a non stick saute pan with cooking spray.
2. add ground turkey, salt, pepper, 1 tbsp thyme and 1 tbsp sage, saute until no longer pink.
3. drain, set into crock pot.
4. add all remaining ingredients except cheese, and mix well.
5. cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
6. garnish with cheese before serving.