If you have leftover turkey the day after Thanksgiving or Christmas and want to make a lighter, low-carb meal, I got you covered with these 15 delicious low-carb leftover turkey recipes!
More low-carb recipes to try:Low-Carb Cottage Cheese Recipes
If you've ever felt like a beached whale after a delicious Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, it's probably because you overdid it a little with the second and third helpings. I don't blame you! I'm guilty of that every year.
But if you want to have a lighter, lower-carb meal the day after Thanksgiving and want to incorporate your leftover turkey, I got you covered. Keep in mind that these recipes below are not necessarily ultra low-carb. They may or may not be suitable for the keto diet, depending on the rest of your macros.
They're just ideas for ways to use leftover turkey in low-carb recipes, or at least recipes that are not loaded with pasta or rice. So browse through these leftover turkey recipe and plan your menu for lunch and dinner the days following Thanksgiving!
And by the way, if you're still undecided about how you're cooking Turkey for Thanksgiving, may I suggest two delicious turkey recipes? Roasted Turkey Breast and Dry Brine Turkey.
Mole sauce is a very flavorful Mexican sauce that has a little bit of chocolate in it for a super savory rich flavor. This easy recipe for leftover turkey mole uses a great shortcut! Oh, and if you're ever interested in making mole sauce from scratch (without any hard-to-find ingredients), try my chicken mole.
This turkey cacciatore recipe is so full of flavor! And it's actually easier to make with leftover turkey than with raw turkey. You do not need any flour when using leftover turkey.
If you love tikka masala, then you'll love this twist on the Indian dish. The leftover turkey gets marinated in a delicious yogurt marinade before it is combined with the tikka masala sauce.
Cheesy, bacony, and delicious! This low-carb casserole is a favorite for kids and adults. And if someone in your family is not following a low-carb diet and wants to pair it with some noodles or rice, the creamy sauce would be delicious spooned all over!
Yes, you can have a leftover Thanksgiving dinner sandwich even if you're trying to keep it low-carb! Use this recipe for low-carb sandwich bread and enjoy!
Leftover turkey makes a great turkey salad! Serve it over greens, in lettuce wraps, or in low-carb wraps for a light lunch with Thanksgiving leftovers.
What could be better than a hot bowl of chili the day after Thanksgiving?? This chili recipe can be made with leftover cooked turkey. Skip the beans or reduce the beans for a lower-carb chili.
More Thanksgiving leftovers recipes:Leftover Mashed Potato Fritters and Bubble and Squeak Cakes
This turkey soup uses cauliflower rice for a low-carb satisfying soup. Healthy and delicious!
Easy Turkey Cauliflower Soup
The savory dairy-free creamy broth in this soup is so good! I typically make this soup with leftover chicken, but it works just as well with leftover turkey! Low-carb, nutritious, delicious.
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Here are the main foods that are high-in-fat, low-in-carbs and are great starting place for anyone wanting to dip their feet into keto diet: Meat: Steak, ham, sausage, bacon, turkey, and chicken. Cheese: Cheddar, cream cheese, goat cheese, mozzarella, or blue cheese (always unprocessed).
USDA recommends using cooked turkey within 3 to 4 days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth. Turkey can be frozen for 3 to 4 months. Although safe indefinitely, frozen leftovers can lose moisture and flavor when stored for longer times in the freezer.
If your turkey has been properly handled, you can refrigerate and eat it for up to four days. If you are planning to freeze it, it's best to freeze it within one day of cooking for optimal texture and taste. However, leftover turkey can be frozen after three days and it will be fine.
Pour the grease into a seal-tight container and throw in the waste bin. Some homeowners pour the grease down the drain or even the toilet. This can be catastrophic if the grease solidifies in the septic tank, leading to solid globs that clog the system.
Severe carb limits can cause your body to break down fat into ketones for energy. This is called ketosis. Ketosis can cause side effects such as bad breath, headache, fatigue and weakness.
Glycogen helps your body retain water. You may also lose some salt along with the carbs you cut out. When you start to eat carbs again, the water weight comes right back. It takes 2 to 3 weeks for ketosis to rev up and start to burn fat.
According to foodsafety.gov, a website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the following foods are safe in the fridge: Turkey: 3-4 days. Eat turkey within three to four days of cooking. If you use the turkey in a new dish like a soup or casserole, only consume within those initial four days.
The answer is simple: leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days. This means you have until the Monday after Thanksgiving to eat all those delicious leftovers or place them in the freezer to enjoy later. If you store leftovers in the freezer, they will be of best quality within 2-6 months.
Try a safe quick-thawing method. Cold water: Keep the bird in its airtight packaging or a leak-proof bag, submerge it in cold water, and change the water every 30 minutes. Microwave: Use your manufacturer guidelines to thaw for about 6 minutes per pound.
Do not refrigerate uncooked stuffing. If stuffing is prepared ahead of time, it must be either frozen or cooked immediately. To use cooked stuffing later, cool in shallow containers and refrigerate it within 2 hours. Use it within 3 to 4 days.
The USDA recommends thawing your turkey in the refrigerator. This is the safest method because the turkey will thaw at a consistent, safe temperature. This method takes some time, so allow one day for each 4 - 5 pounds of weight. If your turkey weighs 16 pounds, it will take about four days to thaw.
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Left over pan drippings from your roast turkey can be poured off into a separate container and used later to flavour a host of dishes such as soups, stews and mashed potatoes. You can freeze them in ice cube size quantities and store them for months, adding a few to a casserole to lift the flavour.
Cover the oil and refrigerate it to prevent it from becoming rancid. According to the Texas Peanut Producers Board, peanut oil may be used three or four times to fry turkeys before signs of deterioration begin. Such indications include foaming, darkening or smoking excessively, indicating the oil must be discarded.
The best meats for weight loss on keto include beef, pork, chicken, bison, and salmon. All of these meats are free of carbs, rich in protein, and versatile. Choosing leaner cuts may make it easier to burn excess stored body fat while on keto.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, 3 ounces or 85 grams (g) of non-enhanced, roasted turkey breast contains: 135 calories. 3.26 g of fat. 0 g of carbohydrate.
Turkey is generally lower in saturated fat than beef. As such, it may be a better choice for heart health. Fat-free turkey is also the lowest calorie option if you're interested in weight loss.
Short answer: Turkey. Fat content in turkey is much less than that in chicken, pork, and beef. Plus, it's typically made with less salt because it's already #blessed in the flavor department.
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