Thanksgiving Dinner: What To Do With Turkey Leftovers

Posted by , on November 16, 2009 at 10:11 pm

We all know that Thanksgiving dinner means seemingly endless leftovers. We won’t fault you on enjoying pumpkin pie for breakfast for a day or two, but turkey sandwiches can become boring pretty fast. Try this Tasty Turkey Chili when you want something a little more exciting the day after. Simply toss remaining turkey leftovers into this deliciously spicy chili. This recipe packs a hearty punch of protein with the addition of white beans and a powerful boost of antioxidants from the veggies.

Tasty Turkey Chili

Ingredients:

2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 cup broccoli, cooked and chopped
1 can (19 ounces) white beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded leftover turkey
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. brown sugar
tsp. crushed red pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp. whole wheat flour
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 cup brown rice, cooked
1 tsp. lemon juice
tsp. sea salt
tsp. black pepper

Optional toppings: Nonfat Greek yogurt, low fat cheese, chives

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook garlic, onion, broccoli and green pepper in olive oil for 7-9 minutes or until softened.

2. Slowly add turkey, beans, flour, chili powder, cumin, lemon juice, brown sugar, honey, salt and pepper; mix well. Add broth and continue to stir.

3. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce to a simmer for 25 minutes.

4. Serve warm with a dollop of nonfat Greek yogurt, low fat cheese and chives.

Amie Valpone, HHP, AADP is a culinary nutritionist and author of The Healthy Apple, www.thehealthyapple.com.


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    I just love turkey noodle casserole topped with cheese

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  4. terry says:

    There’s always the homemade turkey noodle soup, or turkey empanadas

  5. Mareka says:

    I make Turkey Pot Pie and freeze 3 Extra Pot Pies for Emerency Guest. That come over takes 45 min from Freezer to Oven. Wha la . also a Turkey Cassrole and freeze an extra 1 for a Quick Dinner/Supper meal.

  6. Mareka says:

    I make Turkey Pot Pie and freeze 3 Extra Pot Pies for Emerency Guest. That come over takes 45 min from Freezer to Oven. Wha la . also a Turkey Casserole and freeze an extra 1 for a Quick Dinner/Supper meal.

  7. Joey Arroyo says:

    You will love this. Debone the turkey,put it in a medium pan, put some butter in it garlic powder, cut a medium onion anyway you want, season @ taste and stirfry it get some sandwich rolls and have the best sandwich you will ever taste…..my wife and kids love it….

  8. Joey Arroyo says:

    You will love this. Debone the turkey,put it in a medium pan, put some butter in it garlic powder, cut a medium onion anyway you want, season @ taste and stirfry it get some sandwich rolls and have the best sandwich you will ever taste…..my wife and kids love it….

  9. Joynessa says:

    i made turkey salad this yr….mayo, onion, celery, bellpepper, egg, sweet relish….mix 2gether w/turkey…s&p 2 taste & there ya go! u can make sandwiches(appetizers or lunch) or top ritz crackers & serve as appetizer/snack. p.s.–dnt use 2 much condiments, dont want it soupy…just enuf 2 taste