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"T" is for Turkey (as in leftovers)
Low in fat and high in protein, the versatile turkey takes center stage this month at many a Thanksgiving table. Already wondering what to do with the leftovers? Here are some quick and easy recipes.

Easy Cheesy Turkey Enchilladas
Yields 5 [print this recipe]

 

Easy Cheesy Turkey Enchilladas• 1 Cup light sour cream
• 1 Cup light ranch dressing
• 1 Pound cooked turkey, cubed
• 10 8-inch flour tortillas
• 8 ounces Montery Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 pint refrigerated salsa
• 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 small bunch red-leaf lettuce, thinly sliced

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In small bowl, mix sour cream and ranch dressing. Into medium bowl, stir 1 cup of sour cream mixture with turkey.
3. With the remaining sour cream mixture, spread 1 tablespoon sour cream mixture on each tortilla. Top with 1/3 cup turkey mixture, 2 tablespoons cheese and 2 tablespoons salsa. Roll up and place seam side down in greased 13" x 9" baking pan.
4. Bake, covered, 25 to 30 minutes.
5. To serve, top with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce and any remaining salsa and sour cream mixture.

Nutrition Analysis (per serving)
Calories
806
Protein 37 g
Carbohydrates 60 g
Cholesterol 115 mg
Total Fat 46 g
Sodium 3236 mg


Turkey Fruited Salad with Bow Tie Pasta
Yields 4 [print this recipe]

• 1/2 Cup low-fat lemon yogurt
• 2 Tablespoons orange juice concentrate, defrosted
• 1/4 Teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 Cups bow-tie pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained
• 1/2 Pound cooked turkey breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 Can (10-1/2 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 Medium red apple, cored and chopped
• 1 Cup seedless grapes, halved
• 1/2 Cup chopped celery


Directions:

1. Dressing: In small bowl combine yogurt, juice and ginger; cover and chill.
2. Salad: In large bowl combine cooked pasta, turkey, oranges, apple, grapes and celery.
3. Fold dressing into turkey mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Analysis (per serving)
Calories
269
Protein 22 g
Carbohydrates 43 g
Cholesterol 49 mg
Total Fat 2 g
Sodium
71 mg

Quick Turkey Quesadillas
Yields 4 [print this recipe]

 

• 12 Ounces turkey breast or thighs, skin removed and cubed
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 8 8-inch whole wheat flour tortillas
• 2 Cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 Cup green onions, chopped
• 1/4 Cup canned mild jalapeno chile, chopped
• 1 Cup salsa
• As needed salsa for garnish
• As needed lime wedges
• As needed sour cream, optional
• As needed guacamole, optional

Directions:

1. Stir-fry cubed turkey in oil until the pinkness disappears.
2. Sprinkle 4 tortillas with turkey, cheese, onions and jalapeno. Drizzle salsa over top.
3. Cover each tortilla with the remaining tortillas. Place on microwavable plates and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the turkey is heated through.
4. Cut each tortilla into wedges and serve immediately with salsa, lime wedges and optional sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Analysis (per serving)
Calories
632
Protein 42 g
Carbohydrates 48 g
Cholesterol 112 mg
Total Fat 28 g
Sodium
1456 mg

Recipes courtesy of the National Turkey Federation
To find more turkey recipes, visit www.eatturkey.com.

 

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