How to Make Turkey Leftovers Delicious

Fabulous Recipe Ideas for Hot and Cold Snacks with Leftover Turkey

© Janice Hally

Nov 8, 2008

Even the most delicious roast turkey dinner, can leave you with the problem of leftovers, Everyone knows that using up turkey leftovers makes economical sense, but it can be a struggle to make them appetizing.

Here are some quick, easy and tasty recipe ideas for snacks and lunches which will use up that leftover turkey, but leave the memory of the big roast turkey dinner far behind.

Turkey Wraps - Chinese Style

Ingredients:

• tortilla wraps
• strips of leftover turkey breast and turkey leg
• hoisin sauce
• celery, cut in thin 2-inch strips
• green onion, shredded length-wise in 2-inch strips
• cucumber, cut in thin 2-inch strips
• lettuce, shredded

Method:

1. Spread the tortilla wrap with hoisin sauce
2. Lay on some strips of turkey
3. Add thin strips of celery
4. Add thin strips of cucumber
5. Add shredded green onion or spring onion
6. Top with shredded lettuce
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and roll up wrap

Turkey Wraps - Mexican Style

Ingredients:

• tortilla wraps
• strips of leftover turkey breast and turkey leg
• avocado, chopped
• soured cream
• tomato salsa
• cheddar cheese, grated
• lettuce, shredded

Method:

1. Spread the tortilla wraps with tomato salsa
2. Lay on strips of turkey
3. Add some soured cream
4. Add chopped avocado
5. Sprinkle with grated cheese
6. Top with shredded lettuce
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and roll up wrap

Turkey Wraps - with apple and blue cheese

Ingredients:

• tortilla wraps
• strips of leftover turkey breast and turkey leg
• mayonnaise
• blue cheese, crumbled
• apple, peeled and chopped
• mustard
• lettuce, shredded

Method:

1. Mix two tablespoons of mayonnaise with a teaspoon of mustard
2. Spread mayonnaise and mustard mix over wrap
3. Lay on strips of turkey
4. Add chopped apple
5. Sprinkle on crumbled blue cheese
6. Top with shredded lettuce
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and roll up wrap

Turkey Omelette

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• strips of leftover turkey breast and turkey leg
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 2 oz cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 tbsp butter or oil

Method:

1. Beat eggs
2. Heat butter or oil in a frying pan
3. Fry onions gently until soft
4. Add garlic and turkey strips and cook until turkey is well heated through
5. Pour eggs over and shake frying pan to distribute the mixture evenly
6. Cook until eggs are set
7. Arrange tomatoes on top and place under broiler or grill until top begins to firm up
8. Remove from broiler or grill
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste
10. Sprinkle cheese over top
11. Put back under broiler or grill and cook until cheese starts to bubble
12. Serves 4 (or 2 hungry people) with salad for a light lunch

Spicy Turkey Pizza

Ingredients:

• ready to bake, pizza base
• strips of leftover turkey breast and turkey leg
• tomato puree
• 1/2 tsp hot pepper (jalapeno, chilli or harissa) paste
• oregano
• 2 fresh tomatoes, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 8oz cheese, mozzarella or cheddar, grated

Method:

1. Mix Tomato puree with hot pepper paste, oregano, and salt and pepper
2. Spread over pizza base
3. Arrange strips of turkey over pizza base
4. Layer tomato and red bell peppers over top of turkey
5. Sprinkle cheese over top
6. Bake according to instructions on pizza base

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