31 Healthy Leftover Turkey Recipes

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31 Healthy Leftover Turkey Recipes2/31 Pastry-Topped Turkey Casserole 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pastry-Topped Turkey Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friends tell me this is the best potpie. Hearty and full-flavored, this meal-in-one never lets on that it’s low fat and full of fiber. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 280 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 696mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2

Don’t ruin your leftovers by making them dry!

fat. Don’t ruin your leftovers by making them dry! Our methods for reheating turkey will keep the bird as juicy and moist as it was for Thanksgiving dinner. 3/31 Air-Fryer Turkey Croquettes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up with a family that looked forward to Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. But we didn’t just reheat turkey and spuds in the microwave—we took our culinary creativity to a new level with recipes like these air-fryer turkey croquettes. Serve them with a crisp green salad for an unforgettable

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat

meal. —Meredith Coe, Charlottesville, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 2 croquettes: 322 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 4/31 Butternut Turkey Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butternut Turkey Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Although chock-full of lots of nutritious vegetables and turkey, this soup is also light on calories. —Denise LaRoche, Hudson, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 192 calories,

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch

2g fat (0 saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch. 5/31 Turkey Quesadillas with Cranberry Salsa 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A sweet-tart cranberry salsa is the ideal accompaniment to leftover turkey in this breezy quesadilla. With a hint of lemon and pear, the salsa is also good with chicken or pork. —Jodi Kristensen, Macomb, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 quesadilla with 1/3 cup salsa: 321 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 80mg

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit

cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit. 6/31 Turkey and Pasta Ranch Salad Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies, and the classic ranch dressing makes it appealing to kids. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 256 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 383mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch,

1 vegetable

1 vegetable. 7/31 Strawberry-Turkey Spinach Salad Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry-Turkey Spinach Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This light, refreshing salad is a true showstopper, visually and nutritionally, with fresh strawberries and yellow pepper strips tossed with fresh baby spinach. Serve with warm whole wheat rolls or flax or bran muffins. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 260 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 397mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean

meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 2 fat

meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 2 fat. 8/31 Turkey Avocado Sandwich 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Avocado Sandwich With Gouda Spread Recipe Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With this recipe, two can enjoy the taste of something new and elegant in minutes. All you need to add is the ambiance for a bistro meal at home. —Karen Harris, Littleton, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 464 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 995mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber),

27g protein

27g protein. 9/31 Cashew Turkey Salad Sandwiches 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 4 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One bite and you’ll be hooked on this slightly sweet turkey salad sandwich. It’s protein-packed so you can feel good while you munch! —Mary Wilhelm, Sparta, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 298 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 664mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 10/31 Whole Grain Chow Mein Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids are picky eaters, but teriyaki and hoisin sauces work wonders with them. They love the meatballs, and I swap the noodles for whole grain pasta. —Kelly Shippey, Orange, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 305 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 758mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 11/31 Tuscan Turkey Soup 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the

It’s fabulous!

Recipe Creator: Ladle up this quick, creamy soup chock-full of leftover turkey, pumpkin and beans to your hungry family and friends. It’s fabulous! —Marie McConnell, Shelbyville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 167 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 549mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 12/31 Curry Turkey Stir-Fry 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Just open the fridge and go to town making this throw-together curry. We prefer turkey, but if you

like chicken, shrimp, even bean sprouts and carrots, by all means, add them

like chicken, shrimp, even bean sprouts and carrots, by all means, add them. —Lauren Rush, Clark, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup turkey mixture with 1/2 cup rice: 287 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 351mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 13/31 Greens and Beans Turkey Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 45 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On winter evenings, we like nothing better than a piping hot bowl of soup. This

one uses the turkey carcass to make a flavorful stock for the soup

one uses the turkey carcass to make a flavorful stock for the soup. —Susan Albert, Jonesburg, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 105 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 14/31 Mediterranean Turkey Potpies Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your clan will love these wonderful, stick-to-the-ribs potpies with a Mediterranean twist. I always use the leftovers from our big holiday turkey to prepare this recipe. I think my family enjoys the

potpies more than the original feast!

potpies more than the original feast! —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 potpie: 326 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 15/31 Mushroom Turkey Tetrazzini 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy, comforting casserole makes a fantastic way to use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. And it’s a real family-pleaser! —Linda Howe, Lisle, Illinois. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 357 calories, 7g fat (3g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat

saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 717mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 16/31 Turkey-Vegetable Soup 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The blend of flavors and colors in this hearty soup will bring everyone at the table back for more. —Charlotte Welch, Utica, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 191 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 17/31 Sesame Turkey Stir-Fry 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I really like the rich taste of sesame oil in this Thai-inspired dish. If you don’t have it, canola oil does the trick, too. To get a similar nuttiness, toss in a handful sliced almonds before serving. —Kelli Whiting, Fortville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup stir-fry with 1/2 cup rice: 269 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber),

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