Hey there, Collegiettes!
What’s better than Thanksgiving dinner? Leftovers of course! Here a few easy ways to transform your Thanksgiving favorites into some new and healthy dishes!
Turkey and Vegetable Frittata: This is a great and creative way to use up all the leftover turkey and veggies. This can be served as breakfast or for lunch with a small side salad. Recipe serves 6!
Ingredients:
6 eggs
½ tsp. salt
3 cups of veggies (anything will work – Brussel sprouts, roasted sweet potatoes, asparagus, mushrooms – Just put in whatever you’ve got!)
2½ cups chopped turkey breast
2 medium shallots – finely chopped
Directions:
1. Preheat over to broil
2. Combine eggs and salt in a bowl
3. Heat/oil pan over medium on stove top
4. Add shallots and veggies; cook, stirring frequently
5. Pour in egg mixture and turkey and stir
6. Place plan in oven – Broil 5 minutes or until lightly browned
7. ENJOY
Turkey Salad: This is a super easy way to use up the left over turkey as well. Enjoy between two slices of whole grain bread, or on top of a bed of your favorite type of lettuce for a healthy, filling and delicious lunch or dinner. This recipe makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
½ cup lowfat yogurt
4 tsp. olive oil mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp raw honey
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2½ cups shredded turkey breast
2 medium celery stalks
1 medium granny smith apple (chopped)
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup halved red grapes
Directions:
1. Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well
2. Combine turkey, celery, apple, walnuts and grapes in a bowl and mix well
3. Add yogurt mixture – mix until blended
4. ENJOY
Wishing you all a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
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