We love Thanksgiving. But sometimes the leftovers can be overwhelming. We hate food waste because it’s a waste of money, effort and resources. If we put effort into a meal, we’re going to eat it! So, today we are sharing four great low-carb recipes to use up your Thanksgiving turkey.
We know that, as we post this recipe on Tuesday, you don’t have leftover turkey yet. But we also know that most people read our blogs from our Friday newsletter. We hope this blog helps you this week when you have turkey left over from your holiday meal!
This is an excellent way to enjoy turkey and cranberry sauce. While the title mentions stuffing, there is no flour in the recipe — it’s mostly cheese and turkey. The resemblance to stuffing comes from the poultry spice and onion powder in the mix. Top with more turkey and leftover cranberry sauce for a perfect meal! A serving has 173 calories, 1.4 grams of carbs and 12.1 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
The weekend after hosting a big party like Thanksgiving, we’re way too tired to cook big meals. If you are hosting and feel fatigued the next day, this is the recipe for you. There are five minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking standing between you and a tasty stir-fried meal. This dish uses spices you already have in your cupboard, and a few veggies paired with leftover turkey to create an amazing lunch or dinner. A serving has 323 calories, four grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 23 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This meal uses frozen vegetables and leftover turkey to make a great casserole. Casseroles aren’t a staple everywhere in the U.S. But they should be. They are comforting meals that are easy and require much less cleanup. We love them, especially during the cooler months! This recipe can use fresh or frozen green beans, or leftover green bean casserole as an ingredient. It’s flexible and will work with what you have. As written, a serving has 382 calories, five grams of carbs and 26 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
As we’re located in San Diego, we love quesadillas and all Mexican food. This is an American version of the meal, but there’s nothing wrong with that! We love that it uses cheddar cheese and ranch dressing. Ranch is one of our favorite condiments. So, while this may not be the most authentically Mexican quesadillas you’ll ever eat, it will be tasty. And it takes just 10 minutes to make! A serving has 551 calories, 24 grams of carbs, 15.7 grams of fiber and 35.6 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that these recipes help you enjoy the rest of your turkey!
