Healthy Thanksgiving Turkey leftovers

It is estimated that the average person eats in excess of 3,000 calories at the annual Thanksgiving feast.

But hey...

Embrace the Holiday!!!

More importantly, no matter what happens on the big day, don't sweat it and just get right back on track to your normal healthy eating plan the next day... or better yet, the next meal!

And remember the importance of exercise!
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Healthy Thanksgiving leftovers:
Some awesome better body recipes that you can create with turkey!

Turkey Salad

Ingredients:- 6-8 oz. Turkey Breast chopped into small cubes - 1⁄4 red bell pepper - 1⁄4 green bell pepper - 1⁄4 red onion - 2 Tbsp canola or olive oil mayo

Directions:Mix all ingredients together and enjoy over a bed of greens.

Turkey Cranberry Cream Cheese Roll-up

Ingredients:- 6-8 oz. Sliced Turkey - 1 Tbsp Fat Free Cream Cheese - 1 Tbsp Dried Cranberries - 1⁄2 Clove of Roasted Garlic - Salt and Pepper to taste - 2 Whole Grain Tortillas

Directions:Soak cranberries in water for 20 minutes or microwave until soft if you are short on time. Mash the 1⁄2 clove of garlic. Mix cranberries, garlic, and cream cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spread the mixture into the inside of the tortilla(s). Add turkey breast. Fold up sides, roll up, and enjoy!

Turkey Medallions With Cranberry GlazeTurkey Medallions: -

6-8 oz. Turkey - Non-stick spray Turkey Seasoning Cut Turkey Breasts into small medallions, sprinkle lightly with seasoning. Reheat in a pan sprayed with non-stick oil on medium heat until lightly browned on both sides.
Drip Cranberry glaze (below) over the medallions.

Cranberry Glaze: - 1 Cups Dry white wine - Turkey or chicken stock, as needed - 1 1⁄2 Cups Dried cranberries - 1⁄4 Cup of Pine nuts, toasted - Pinch of SaltAdd 1⁄2 cup of white wine and 1⁄2 cup of turkey stock to pan. Add other 1⁄2 cup of turkey stock, cranberries, pine nuts and pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until reduced in volume by half, about 4 cups.

Turkey Shepherds Pie

Ingredients:- 2 cups cubed cooked turkey - 3⁄4 cup turkey gravy - 1 small can whole kernel corn - drained 1 cup of chicken stock - 1 cup of water - 3 cups steamed cauliflower - 2 cups celery, chopped 2 carrots - chopped 1 onion chopped 2 cloves garlic - minced 1 bell pepper, any color - chopped Salt and pepper

Directions:Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. First you must make the gravy. Take the garlic, 1 cup of celery, carrots, onion, bell pepper, chicken stock, water, vegetables, salt and pepper to taste. Add to a pot, boil until vegetables are soft and blend in a blender or food processor.Next, you will take the steamed cauliflower and mash it, or place it in a food processor until the consistency is like that of mashed potatoes.Next, in a baking dish, layer the turkey, gravy, corn, remaining celery and mashed cauliflower. Bake, uncovered at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

Turkey Florentine

Ingredients:- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - 2 tablespoons smart butter - 1 cup cooked whole grain fettuccine - 2 cups diced, cooked turkey - 1 cup turkey or chicken stock 1 - (8 ounce) package fat free sour cream and onion dip - 1⁄2 teaspoon onion salt - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese - Non-stick cooking spray

Directions:Cook spinach according to package directions; drain. Stir in smart butter. Place noodles in a non-stick sprayed baking dish; top with spinach. Combine turkey, stock, onion dip and onion salt and spoon over spinach. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Turkey Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients:- 1 bag of frozen green beans - 6-8 oz. of cubed cooked turkey breast - 1 can of organic cream of mushroom soup - 2 cups Kraft all natural fat free cheese - Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients into a casserole dish and bake for about 30 minutes or until completely hot.

Enjoy