8 Healthy and Creative Uses for Leftover Turkey

on November 25, 2015

Marla Meridith

Upgrade Your Leftover Game

Let's be honest: NOBODY finishes an entire turkey at Thanksgiving. What to do with all that remaining bird? We've got some creative (and healthy) leftover recipes that will taste even better than the Turkey Day feast.

Skinny Taste

Leftover Turkey and Sweet Potato Frittata

Start the day after Thanksgiving right with this easy frittata. Use leftover turkey and sweet potatoes for a filling and flavorful dish.

Get the recipe: Leftover Turkey and Sweet Potato Frittata

With Salt and Wit

Smoked Gouda and Turkey Artichoke Quesadillas

Forget boring turkey sandwiches: these quick and easy quesadillas are loaded with flavor.

Get the recipe: Smoked Gouda and Turkey Artichoke Quesadillas

The Roasted Root

Turkey Soup with Root Vegetables

Leftover turkey really shines in a warm and comforting soup. This one is filled with hearty root vegetables, too!

Get the recipe: Turkey Soup with Root Vegetables

Marla Meridith

Roasted Butternut Squash and Turkey Tacos

For a fun Mexican-inspired twist on turkey, try these tacos. The combination of flavors gives leftovers a whole new meaning.

Get the recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash and Turkey Tacos

Table for Two

Crockpot Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Put your slow cooker to good use with this cozy chili. It's filled with healthy ingredients so you can recover from your food hangover.

Get the recipe: Crockpot Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Taste and Tell

Butternut Squash and Turkey Casserole

It doesn't take much to whip up this creamy, cheesy casserole. We love the use of roasted butternut with turkey!

Get the recipe: Butternut Squash and Turkey Casserole

Eat Live Run

Turkey and Feta Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are all the rage. Fill them with leftover turkey and spices and top with feta for a quick weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Turkey and Feta Stuffed Peppers

Lauren Conrad

Harvest Turkey Soup

Forget chicken noodle: this turkey noodle soup is packed with flavor and good-for-you ingredients.

Get the recipe: Harvest Turkey Soup