We all love those holiday meal leftovers! But, if you’re like me, I’m still full the next day. Here is a light, but satisfying way to enjoy that leftover turkey.
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
64 oz. chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 diced potato (or sweet potato)
½ uncooked egg noodles
3 cups cooked turkey meat
Pinch of parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large pot, brown the garlic lightly. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until onion is translucent. Add broth and bay leaf and bring to simmer. Add the potato and noodles. Cook at a simmer for 10 minutes. Add the turkey meat, parsley, salt and pepper, if needed, and cover. Turn off the heat and let sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
*If you have other left over vegetables, like corn or green beans, you can add those, too.
*If your turkey needs a little more flavor, you can add a pinch of rosemary, sage, or thyme.
Serves 6
Other leftover ideas – Turkey Tetrazzini, Turkey Pot Pie (make this with leftover mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes and leftover veggies, Turkey Chili (use leftover veggies), turkey and cranberry paninis, heat turkey slices in leftover gravy and serve on toast (use the leftover bread). Use the potatoes for potato pancakes or gnocchi. Use the leftover stuffing to top casseroles. Use the leftover vegetables in a quiche, frittata, or vegetable soup.
Do you have any suggestions?