3 Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Turkey
Posted by: Nerapy on November 21, 2023
diet, healthy living, leftovers, turkey, weight loss
After a big turkey dinner, leftovers are inevitable. But don’t let that turkey go to waste! Here are three creative and delicious ways to repurpose your leftover turkey into new, mouthwatering dishes.
1. Turkey Cranberry Wrap
Ingredients:
- Sliced leftover turkey
- Whole wheat wraps
- Cranberry sauce
- Mixed greens or spinach
- Cream cheese
- Sliced almonds (optional)
Recipe:
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the whole wheat wrap.
- Add a layer of mixed greens or spinach.
- Place sliced turkey on top.
- Dollop a spoonful of cranberry sauce over the turkey.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds for added crunch (optional).
- Roll the wrap tightly, slice in half, and serve.
This wrap is perfect for a quick lunch and combines the classic flavors of turkey and cranberry in a new and refreshing way.
2. Turkey and Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped leftover turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup cooked rice or noodles
Recipe:
- In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the chopped turkey, broth, water, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add frozen peas and cooked rice or noodles. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
This hearty soup is a great way to use up turkey and vegetables, providing a comforting meal for chilly evenings.
3. Turkey and Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients:
- Leftover turkey, shredded
- Large flour tortillas
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
- Sliced bell peppers and onions
- Olive oil
- Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole for serving
Recipe:
- Heat a little olive oil in a pan and sauté bell peppers and onions until soft.
- Remove vegetables and add a flour tortilla to the pan.
- Sprinkle cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Add a layer of shredded turkey and the sautéed vegetables.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook until golden on both sides.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Serve the quesadillas with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
These quesadillas are a fun and easy meal, perfect for a casual dinner or a quick snack.
