Top Low Cal Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
Sure, a big plate of leftover turkey with potatoes and stuffing is great for those days after Thanksgiving. But, sometimes you want a little something more with your leftover turkey. Are you in need of some healthy recipes for using up those Thanksgiving leftovers? Here's a nice long list of ideas for using up those unavoidable Thanksgiving leftovers. And they have all been reviewed to make sure they can be a part of a healthy low calorie eating plan.
All the ingredients in this recipe fit nicely into a low calorie eating plan. This is a very very simple soup recipe, using very simple and wholesome ingredients. In the days following Thanksgiving, you will likely not be in the mood to do much cooking! That is why this recipe is so great. It involves little effort, but makes for a wholesome a delicious simple lunch or dinner. More »
Here is an Asian twist on turkey leftovers. About 45 minutes before dinnertime, prepare enough brown rice to feed your dinner guests, be it your family or friends. Brown rice will take about 45 minutes to cook, so you want to be sure that you get a good head start on cooking the rice. But, given the fact that brown rice has far more fiber and nutrients than processed white rice, it is well worth your time. Your body will thank you!
Serve the sesame turkey and rice up with some sauteed Asian vegetables or broccoli for a great well rounded meal. More »
Maybe this recipe doesn't use Thanksgiving leftovers exactly, but have you ever prepared Thanksgiving or fall recipes which require canned pumpkin, and then wonder whether or not you should save the leftover pumpkin in the can which you didn't need? These pumpkin pancakes will make great use of that leftover pumpkin. For an even healthier version of these pancakes, use whole wheat flour instead of white flour.
For a real Thanksgiving treat, top the pancakes with a bit of whipped cream. Of course, maple syrup works pretty great as well. And you can feel pretty great knowing that with every bite of pumpkin pancake you take, you are working towards meeting your daily vegetable requirements. More »
This skillet chicken divan is one of my family's favorite ways of using up leftovers. Obviously, if you make this in the days following Thanksgiving, use leftover turkey instead of chicken. The recipes does call for cream, which isn't necessarily a great addition to a low calorie meal. But, in small amounts, such as in this recipe,ingredients like cream can be used. If you prefer, and would like to further reduce the amount of fat and calories in this recipes, use low fat milk as a substitution for the cream. More »
This turkey club sandwich is just what you will need the day after Thanksgiving. It makes terrific use of that leftover turkey, and is light enough to sit just right the day after eating a huge Thanksgiving meal. Serve it up with some leftover cut up vegetables from that veggie platter that you served before Thanksgiving dinner and you have a light a filling lunch of dinner with little effort. Plus, this sandwich is so attractive, it is suitable for serving to guests that you might have staying in your home over the holidays. More »
A prep time of 5 minutes sounds pretty good, doesn't it? Panini is a great way to add a little bit of excitement to the ordinary sandwich. And there are so very many options for toppings and fillings when it comes to panini sandwiches. The fillings in the recipe are pretty simple. To help keep it low calorie, stick with mustard and try a reduced fat cheddar cheese, or use part-skim mozzarella which already has less fat than cheddar. More »
I love the idea of using leftover Thanksgiving turkey in a quiche recipe. Not only is quiche a nice high protein meal item, but it is also somewhat versatile as you can add a big array of different vegetables to the dish. This particular quiche recipe calls for tomatoes, red peppers, and green onions to be added as veggies. But don't think that you cannot get a little creative, depending on what you have laying around. Try some chopped spinach, onions, or mushroom as well.
Serve up this quiche for a post holiday brunch, breakfast, or dinner. The versatility allows makes it great in many instances. More »
Maybe you wouldn't consider the carcass from that Thanksgiving turkey leftovers, but it is! And it is worth savings to make up a large batch of this roasted turkey broth. The process may seem time consuming, but most of the time is spent simmering the broth while you are free to go about doing other things..like cleaning up after a housefull of guests, or cleaning out the closets in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season.
After all, boxed or canned chicken or turkey broth is quite expensive. And when you are preparing a lot of low calorie meals, broth is oftentimes used as a flavor enhancer. Making and storing your own broth will be a huge money saver.
Once the broth is done, ladle it into 2 cup freezer safe containers and freeze it for future use. Then all you have to do is take one of the containers out of the freezer, and place it in the fridge on the day you need it for a recipe. More »
1. Turkey Soup
All the ingredients in this recipe fit nicely into a low calorie eating plan. This is a very very simple soup recipe, using very simple and wholesome ingredients. In the days following Thanksgiving, you will likely not be in the mood to do much cooking! That is why this recipe is so great. It involves little effort, but makes for a wholesome a delicious simple lunch or dinner. More »
2. Sesame Turkey
Here is an Asian twist on turkey leftovers. About 45 minutes before dinnertime, prepare enough brown rice to feed your dinner guests, be it your family or friends. Brown rice will take about 45 minutes to cook, so you want to be sure that you get a good head start on cooking the rice. But, given the fact that brown rice has far more fiber and nutrients than processed white rice, it is well worth your time. Your body will thank you!
Serve the sesame turkey and rice up with some sauteed Asian vegetables or broccoli for a great well rounded meal. More »
3. Pumpkin Pancakes
Maybe this recipe doesn't use Thanksgiving leftovers exactly, but have you ever prepared Thanksgiving or fall recipes which require canned pumpkin, and then wonder whether or not you should save the leftover pumpkin in the can which you didn't need? These pumpkin pancakes will make great use of that leftover pumpkin. For an even healthier version of these pancakes, use whole wheat flour instead of white flour.
For a real Thanksgiving treat, top the pancakes with a bit of whipped cream. Of course, maple syrup works pretty great as well. And you can feel pretty great knowing that with every bite of pumpkin pancake you take, you are working towards meeting your daily vegetable requirements. More »
4. Rainbow Soup
This is a great soup, that is attractive to both adults and kids. The term "rainbow soup" comes from the fact that there are vegetables in the soup from every color of the rainbow. When it comes to nutrition, this is a great thing! The more variety and colors of vegetables you include in your diet, the more likely you are that you will be getting a wide enough variety of vegetables to meet all of your nutritional needs. As the recipes, suggests, add some of your leftover Thanksgiving turkey to this soup for extra protein, flavor, and satiety. More »5. Skillet Chicken Divan
This skillet chicken divan is one of my family's favorite ways of using up leftovers. Obviously, if you make this in the days following Thanksgiving, use leftover turkey instead of chicken. The recipes does call for cream, which isn't necessarily a great addition to a low calorie meal. But, in small amounts, such as in this recipe,ingredients like cream can be used. If you prefer, and would like to further reduce the amount of fat and calories in this recipes, use low fat milk as a substitution for the cream. More »
6. Low Calorie Turkey Club Sandwich
This turkey club sandwich is just what you will need the day after Thanksgiving. It makes terrific use of that leftover turkey, and is light enough to sit just right the day after eating a huge Thanksgiving meal. Serve it up with some leftover cut up vegetables from that veggie platter that you served before Thanksgiving dinner and you have a light a filling lunch of dinner with little effort. Plus, this sandwich is so attractive, it is suitable for serving to guests that you might have staying in your home over the holidays. More »
7. Turkey Panini Recipe
A prep time of 5 minutes sounds pretty good, doesn't it? Panini is a great way to add a little bit of excitement to the ordinary sandwich. And there are so very many options for toppings and fillings when it comes to panini sandwiches. The fillings in the recipe are pretty simple. To help keep it low calorie, stick with mustard and try a reduced fat cheddar cheese, or use part-skim mozzarella which already has less fat than cheddar. More »
8. Turkey Chili
This turkey chili recipe, as you may notice, is much like white chili. If you are really feeling tired, a bowl of this soup can stand on its own as a whole meal by itself. If you are feeling a little more adventurous, make a pan of cornbread and a green salad as the recipe suggests. If you have leftovers of this soup, save them up for meals throughout the next few days. More »9. Turkey Quiche Recipe
I love the idea of using leftover Thanksgiving turkey in a quiche recipe. Not only is quiche a nice high protein meal item, but it is also somewhat versatile as you can add a big array of different vegetables to the dish. This particular quiche recipe calls for tomatoes, red peppers, and green onions to be added as veggies. But don't think that you cannot get a little creative, depending on what you have laying around. Try some chopped spinach, onions, or mushroom as well.
Serve up this quiche for a post holiday brunch, breakfast, or dinner. The versatility allows makes it great in many instances. More »
10. Roasted Turkey Broth
Maybe you wouldn't consider the carcass from that Thanksgiving turkey leftovers, but it is! And it is worth savings to make up a large batch of this roasted turkey broth. The process may seem time consuming, but most of the time is spent simmering the broth while you are free to go about doing other things..like cleaning up after a housefull of guests, or cleaning out the closets in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season.
After all, boxed or canned chicken or turkey broth is quite expensive. And when you are preparing a lot of low calorie meals, broth is oftentimes used as a flavor enhancer. Making and storing your own broth will be a huge money saver.
Once the broth is done, ladle it into 2 cup freezer safe containers and freeze it for future use. Then all you have to do is take one of the containers out of the freezer, and place it in the fridge on the day you need it for a recipe. More »
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