Mushroom, Turkey & Rice Casserole – Ontario Turkey

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
• 1 lb (500 g) sliced Cremini or white mushrooms
• 1 cup (250 mL) sliced celery
• ¾ cup (175 mL) sliced green onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Chinese Five Spice
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper
• 1 small package (14g) dried mushrooms soaked, strained and chopped, soaking liquid strained through coffee filter and reserved (substitute for chicken stock)
• 4 cups (1 L) cooked Ontario turkey breast, cubed
• 4 cups (1 L) cooked brown and wild rice*
• ½ (125 mL) cup chopped almonds
• ½ (125 mL) cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
• 1 log (250g) cups crumbled goat cheese