After a big holiday meal, we can get a little sick of classic turkey dinner leftovers for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (unless you’re my husband of course). So I put together these healthy leftover turkey recipes to give you inspiration for turkey leftover meals.
You’re going to love these simple leftover turkey recipes with a healthy twist.
It’s so easy to make healthy leftovers out of a turkey dinner. Think about it, the food you already have is healthy.
Turkey is a lean protein to keep you full and satiated.
Leftover veggie trays are an easy veggie side dish (or any cooked vegetable dish, or a simple bagged salad)
Have a complex carb with potatoes, sweet potatoes, or rice.
You could make mini turkey dinners, or a simple turkey sandwich, or repurpose the ingredients and make a new meal entirely.
You could also take any of your favorite chicken recipes and replace the chicken with cooked turkey (you just won’t have to cook it as long, since the turkey is pre-cooked).
How long is leftover turkey good in the fridge for?
The USDA recommends that you eat all leftover turkey 3-4 days after refrigerating.
You can freeze any extra, as turkey freezes well (especially in soups or casseroles).
Leftover Turkey Recipes
These are the best recipes for leftover turkey! Use leftover turkey breast or dark meat (depending on your preferences) for a ton of different options.
From turkey salads to leftover turkey casseroles, and of course turkey soups.
Don’t forget you can use this chicken recipe to make pressure cooker turkey bone broth for the base of leftover turkey soup, I personally used a Ninja Foodi but you can use an Instant Pot, slow cooker, or stove top for that recipe.
Turkey Harvest Salad
This turkey harvest salad is perfect for the cooler months. Fall harvest fruits and vegetables like sweet potato, apples, cranberries, and greens bring added health benefits and a ton of flavor to this simple lunch idea.
Turkey Tortilla soup is a delicious way to use up leftover turkey! This soup is filled with turkey, black beans, corn and tomatoes. This soup is perfect for lunch or dinner.
When you are starving after a busy holiday, there is nothing better than biting into this turkey pot pie! It only takes minimal effort and is delicious!
This Mexican Turkey Garbanzo Bean Salad, or Chickpea Salad, with a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Dressing, is fresh, vibrant, colorful and healthy, and a delicious way to keep those new year’s resolutions! This Mexican Turkey Garbanzo Bean Salad recipe is sponsored by Honeysuckle White. Thank you for su…
Use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey to create this Asian Inspired Turkey Noodle Bowl – a brothy bowl full of noodles with turkey, lime, hot chili sauce, cilantro, green onions, and soy sauce.
THE BEST Easy Leftover Turkey Cranberry Sliders – Fresh Coast Eats
Enjoy these easy turkey cranberry sliders made with leftover turkey and cranberry sauce from your holiday dinner! Add on a little swiss cheese and serve them on Hawaiian rolls drizzled with a garlic mustard poppyseed glaze.
Tortilla wraps with turkey and beans – Turkey recipe – Cooking Journey Blog
Tortilla wraps with turkey and beans is a great snack, rich in protein. These wraps will satisfy your cravings and, to my mind, it’s much better than a burger!
Two-Layer Leftover Turkey Tacos with Savory Blueberry Sauce
A perfect pairing of soft and crunchy, sweet and tart in these leftover turkey tacos will make you drool for more. These are quick, simple, and delicious.
Turkey Pumpkin Chili is big on flavor and lean on calories. Loads of vegetables, ground turkey, beans and earthy spices. Ready in 30 minutes and even better the next day!
Let this leftover turkey wild rice casserole come to the rescue! Combine Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers with wild rice to make this leftover turkey casserole recipe. It’s easy to combine leftover turkey or a turkey breast to make this instant pot wild rice recipe.
Randa is the Certified Holistic Nutritionist (and busy mom of two) behind Randa Nutrition and Busy Day Dinners. She's on a mission to make healthy living easier, with realistic nutrition. With her mouthwatering recipes and wellness insights, Randa shows you can have a balanced lifestyle without giving up your favorite foods (or spending a ton of time in the kitchen).
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