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Healthy Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
Written by Kristi Runyon   
Thursday, 26 November 2009 12:42
Kristi RunyonaltWe’ve gone beyond the turkey sandwich to create speedy, satisfying suppers that use your holiday leftovers and healthy ingredients.  Get recipes featured by Meijer Healthy Living Advisor Janine Faber on ABC 36 News at 12:30.

 

Apple Cheddar Turkey Panini
Makes 4 servings.

2 Michigan Apples, thinly sliced
8 slices Meijer 100% whole wheat bread
2 T. Meijer honey mustard
4 slices (approx. 4 oz.) Kraft 2% milk sharp cheddar cheese
8 thin slices Markets of Meijer deli roasted turkey (or use your leftover turkey)

Preheat the panini press or George Foreman grill. Spread the honey mustard evenly over each slice of bread. Layer apple slices, cheese and turkey over 4 slices of the bread. Top each with the remaining bread slices.

Lightly coat the press or grill with vegetable cooking spray. Grill each sandwich for approx. 3 to 5 minutes or until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted. Remove from pan and cut in half.

Adapted from Michiganapples.com.

Turkey Alfredo Pizza
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 wedge)

1 cup shredded cooked turkey breast
1 cup frozen chopped collard greens or spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
2 t. Meijer lemon juice
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. black pepper
1 garlic clove, halved
1 (1-pound) Italian cheese-flavored thin pizza crust (such as Boboli) (or whole wheat crust)
1/2 cup light Alfredo sauce
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
1/2 t. crushed red pepper

Preheat oven to 450°.

Combine the first 5 ingredients; toss well. Rub cut sides of garlic over crust; discard garlic. Spread Alfredo sauce evenly over crust; top with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and red pepper. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until crust is crisp. Cut into 6 wedges.

Nutritional Information
Calories:316 (29% from fat)
Fat:10.3g (sat 5.2g,mono 3.5g,poly 1.1g)
Protein:19.2g
Carbohydrate:35.6g
Fiber:0.6g
Cholesterol:39mg
Iron:2.5mg
Sodium:837mg
Calcium:351mg
Cooking Light, NOVEMBER 2001

Turkey Rice Salad
(Serves 4)

3 cups cooked brown, white or wild rice
2 cups cubed (cooked) turkey or chicken breast
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
½ cup chopped red or green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped sweet onions
¼ cup oil/vinegar salad dressing, such as Italian salad dressing

Mix together ingredients. Chill for about one hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.


White Turkey Chili
(Serves 8)

1 tablespoon oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
4 cups cooked turkey, chopped
2 cans (15.5 oz.) Great Northern beans, drained
2 cans (11 oz.) corn, undrained
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
4 cups turkey or chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery, cook and stir 2-3 minutes. Place all ingredients in
a large saucepan (at least 4 quarts). Stir well. Cover and cook about 15 minutes over medium heat stirring
occasionally until thoroughly heated.
Source: Mary Torell, Public Information Officer, Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture, Poultry and Egg Division
 

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Guest easy recipe says:
2009-Nov-26 11:56
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Turkey Pizza
Its a great idea a turkey pizza!
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