What to do with the Turkey Leftovers?
Turkey Pie
Curried Turkey on Rice
Hawaiian Turkey Kebobs
Scalloped Turkey & Cauliflower
Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey Frittata
Holiday Turkey and Biscuits
Turkey Barbecue for Sandwiches
Hot N'Saucy Turkey Wings
Turkey Gumbo
The Recipes
Turkey Pie
Diabetic, Crock-pot
Yield: 6 servings
1/6 recipe - 371 calories, 4 lean meat, 2 bread, 1 vegetable exchange
2 Onions; sliced
2 c Carrots; sliced, steamed
2 tbs Vegetable oil;
2 c Tomato/canned peeled diced;
4 c Turkey / chicken; cooked chopped
1/2 tsp Dried thyme;
1/2 tsp Dried rosemary;
1/4 c Whole wheat flour;
6 Potatoes; cooked, mashed
2 c Chicken stock or broth;
In a large saucepan, sauté the onions in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the turkey (or chicken). Sprinkle in the flour, stir to blend. Add the chicken stock, carrots, tomatoes, thyme, and rosemary.
Cook over medium heat until thickened. Pour into a lightly oiled 3-quart casserole. Spread the potatoes over the top. Bake in a 375 F oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until browned.
Curried Turkey on Rice
Yield: 4 servings: 1/4 recipe - 353 calories, 3 lean meat, 2 bread, 1 fat exchange
1 Apple, chopped
2 tsp Curry powder (2-3 tsp taste)
1 Onion, chopped
1 c Lowfat milk
3 tbs Margarine
2 c Diced cooked turkey
1/4 c Flour
Cooked brown rice
1/2 ts Salt
Sauté the apple and onion in the margarine until the onion is tender. Stir in the flour, salt, and curry powder. Slowly add the milk.
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in the turkey. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until hot and bubbly. Serve on the rice.
(My note: quantity of rice is not stated. Assume it is not included in the nutritional values.)
Hawaiian Turkey Kebobs
Diabetic, Low-fat/cal,
Yield: 4 servings: 1/4 recipe not including rice: 177 calories, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable exchange
1 lb Cooked turkey, 1" cubes
10 Cherry tomatoes
8 oz Can pineapple chunks
1 tbs Soy sauce
1 med Onion, cut into quarters
1/2 tsp Curry powder
1 Sweet green pepper in chunks
1/4 tsp Ground ginger
Begin each skewer with a cube of turkey. Add pineapple. Separate the onion into pieces and add one piece. Add the green pepper and tomato. Repeat. Put the skewers in a baking pan.
Combine the soy sauce, pineapple juice, curry powder and ginger. Pour over the kebobs. Bake in 400 F oven for 15 min, turning frequently to coat with sauce. Serve on rice, if desired.
My note: this is similar to a microwave diabetic recipe made with beef chunks and wooden (bamboo) skewers called Lean & Free Sirloin Kabobs.
Scalloped Turkey & Cauliflower
Diabetic, Low-fat/cal -- 4 servings, each 112 calories 1 med-fat meat, 1 vegetable exchange
2 c Cauliflower florets
2 ts Onion flakes
1 1/2 c Turkey stock
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Whole-wheat. Or All-purpose flour
1/4 ts Black pepper
1 tsp Parsley flakes
1/2 lb Turkey breast, cooked
Cook cauliflower in boiling, salted water for 6 min or until almost tender. Drain.
Combine stock, flour and seasonings in a small saucepan. Cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened.
Place turkey breast in a greased baking pan. Arrange cauliflower around turkey breast. Pour sauce over turkey and cauliflower. Bake in 350 F oven 20-25 min or until heated through.
Turkey Tetrazzini
Source: Choice Cooking, Canadian Diabetes Association 1986 Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier October 1993--Yield: 8 servings
Diabetic, Cheese, Low-fat/cal--1 cup serving, 311 calories 30 g carbohydrate, 23 g protein, 11 g fat
3 protein choices, 2 starch choices.
2 tbs Margarine or butter
1 tsp Salt
1/2 lb Fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1 tbs Lemon juice
1/2 ts Onion powder
6 tbs Flour
1 pinch Paprika
2 1/2 c Turkey or chicken broth
1 pinch White pepper or black pepper
1 c 2% milk
1/2 lb Spaghetti or thin noodles
1/4 c Sherry, or substitute .apple juice/broth
4 c Chopped, cooked turkey
2 tbs Fresh or 2 ts dry parsley
1/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese
When there are no turkey leftovers, turkey or chicken parts can be simmered to provide the cooked meat.
Heat 2 tsp margarine in frypan; sauté mushrooms 5 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Melt remaining margarine in a medium saucepan. Blend in flour until smooth. Add broth and milk, stirring briskly to remove any lumps. Bring to a boil; add sherry (or apple juice or extra broth) and seasonings. Continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain. Pour enough sauce into a lightly greased 10 cup casserole to coat the bottom. Layer mushrooms, spaghetti and turkey over sauce. Pour remainder of sauce over turkey.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 F for 30 to 40 min or until mixture bubbles.
For comparison,
1 1/2 cups clear chicken soup 145 calories
Turkey white meat 141 cal per 3 oz serving (4% from fat)
Turkey dark meat 168 cal per 3 oz serving (8% from fat)
Turkey Frittata
Diabetic Low-fat/cal--Yield: 6 servings: 1/6 recipe - 158 calories, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat exchange
1/2 c Onion; sliced
2 tbs Lemon juice;
1 Garlic clove; minced
1/8 ts Ground black pepper
1 tbs Oil
1 c Turkey; chopped
1 c Mushrooms; sliced
6 Eggs; beaten
1 c frozen spinach; dry chopped
Defrost and squeeze spinach dry. Sauté the onion, garlic and mushrooms in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the spinach, lemon juice and pepper. Cook over low heat for 3 min.
Add the turkey and eggs to the spinach mixture. Pour into a greased 9 inch round baking dish. Bake in 350 F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until eggs are set. Cut into wedges to serve.
Holiday Turkey and Biscuits
Yield: 6 servings
1/4 c Butter, cut into pieces
2 c Cut-up cooked turkey
1/2 c Gold Medal Wondra flour
1/2 t Dried basil leaves
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t Pepper
1 c Chicken broth
2/3 c Milk
1 c Julienne strips red bell-pepper
1 can Mushroom stems and pieces, drained (4 oz)
1 c Julienne strips spinach
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1/3 c Butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 c Gold Medal all-purpose-flour
1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Garlic salt
1/2 c Milk
Heat oven to 400'F.
Heat butter in 2-quart casserole in oven until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients except spinach and Biscuits. Bake 20 minutes, stirring once, until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in spinach.
Prepare Biscuits. Place around edge of casserole, overlapping biscuits slightly to fit. Increase oven temperature to 425'F. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until biscuits are golden brown.
BISCUITS:
Cut butter into flour, baking powder and garlic salt with pastry blender until mixture resembles small peas. Stir in just enough milk until dough forms a ball. Knead on lightly floured surface 5-7 times. Roll or pat dough 1/2" thick. Cut with floured 2" cutter.
HIGH ALTITUDE DIRECTIONS (3500 TO 6500 FEET):
Increase first oven temperature to 425'F. Increase second oven temperature to 450'F.
Turkey Barbecue for Sandwiches
Diabetic, Yield: 4 servings: 1/4 recipe, not including bun - 176 calories, 3 lean meat + 2 vegetable exchanges
16 oz Can tomatoes; cut up
1/4 c Onion; chopped
6 oz Can tomato paste;
1 ts Chili powder; (or to taste)
1 ts powdered mustard;
2 c Turkey; chopped, cooked
Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the flavors are blended. Spoon the mixture over hamburger buns or toast.
Hot N'Saucy Turkey Wings
Yield: 6 Servings
6 Turkey wings
1 tbs Butter or margarine
1 Medium onion, chopped
2 ts Dry mustard
1/2 c Sugar
1 tbs Cider vinegar
1/4 ts Hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)
1 ts Worcestershire sauce
1 c Ketchup
1 ts Celery salt
Pinch cayenne
2 c Beef broth, divided
2 tbs Cornstarch
Cut off and discard wing tips. Divide wings in 2 pieces; set aside. To prepare sauce, melt butter and sauté onion. Add mustard, sugar, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, celery salt, cayenne and 1 1/2 cups beef broth. Bring to a boil.
Meanwhile combine cornstarch with remaining 1/2 cup beef broth. Stir into boiling mixture and simmer 15 minutes. Barbecue wings over medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes, baste with sauce and continue to cook until tender (approx. 20 minutes).
Turkey Gumbo
Diabetic Crock pot--Yield: 4 servings: 1/4 recipe = 255 calories, 3 lean meat, 1 bread, 1 vegetable
2 tbs Margarine
4 Ripe tomatoes peeled OR 16 oz can peeled tomatoes
1/2 lb Fresh or frozen okra 1" pieces.
2 c Chopped celery
2 c Water
1 med Onion, chopped
2 c Chopped cooked turkey
1 small Sweet green pepper, chopped
3/4 ts Gumbo file powder
2 Garlic cloves, minced
8 oz Can tomato paste
Cooked rice
Melt the margarine in a large skillet. Add the okra. Sauté until the okra loses its shiny appearance, about 5 minutes. Remove the okra pieces to a bowl. Add the celery onion, green pepper, and garlic to the skillet.
Cook over medium heat until the onion is transparent. Add the tomato paste, tomatoes, water, okra mixture, and turkey. Cook over low heat 10 minutes or until turkey is hot. Add the file powder. Stir to blend. Spoon over the rice in soup bowls.
Turkey Pie
Curried Turkey on Rice
Hawaiian Turkey Kebobs
Scalloped Turkey & Cauliflower
Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey Frittata
Holiday Turkey and Biscuits
Turkey Barbecue for Sandwiches
Hot N'Saucy Turkey Wings
Turkey Gumbo
The Recipes
Turkey Pie
Diabetic, Crock-pot
Yield: 6 servings
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1/6 recipe - 371 calories, 4 lean meat, 2 bread, 1 vegetable exchange
2 Onions; sliced
2 c Carrots; sliced, steamed
2 tbs Vegetable oil;
2 c Tomato/canned peeled diced;
4 c Turkey / chicken; cooked chopped
1/2 tsp Dried thyme;
1/2 tsp Dried rosemary;
1/4 c Whole wheat flour;
6 Potatoes; cooked, mashed
2 c Chicken stock or broth;
In a large saucepan, sauté the onions in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the turkey (or chicken). Sprinkle in the flour, stir to blend. Add the chicken stock, carrots, tomatoes, thyme, and rosemary.
Cook over medium heat until thickened. Pour into a lightly oiled 3-quart casserole. Spread the potatoes over the top. Bake in a 375 F oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until browned.
Curried Turkey on Rice
Yield: 4 servings: 1/4 recipe - 353 calories, 3 lean meat, 2 bread, 1 fat exchange
1 Apple, chopped
2 tsp Curry powder (2-3 tsp taste)
1 Onion, chopped
1 c Lowfat milk
3 tbs Margarine
2 c Diced cooked turkey
1/4 c Flour
Cooked brown rice
1/2 ts Salt
Sauté the apple and onion in the margarine until the onion is tender. Stir in the flour, salt, and curry powder. Slowly add the milk.
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in the turkey. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until hot and bubbly. Serve on the rice.
(My note: quantity of rice is not stated. Assume it is not included in the nutritional values.)
Hawaiian Turkey Kebobs
Diabetic, Low-fat/cal,
Yield: 4 servings: 1/4 recipe not including rice: 177 calories, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable exchange
1 lb Cooked turkey, 1" cubes
10 Cherry tomatoes
8 oz Can pineapple chunks
1 tbs Soy sauce
1 med Onion, cut into quarters
1/2 tsp Curry powder
1 Sweet green pepper in chunks
1/4 tsp Ground ginger
Begin each skewer with a cube of turkey. Add pineapple. Separate the onion into pieces and add one piece. Add the green pepper and tomato. Repeat. Put the skewers in a baking pan.
Combine the soy sauce, pineapple juice, curry powder and ginger. Pour over the kebobs. Bake in 400 F oven for 15 min, turning frequently to coat with sauce. Serve on rice, if desired.
My note: this is similar to a microwave diabetic recipe made with beef chunks and wooden (bamboo) skewers called Lean & Free Sirloin Kabobs.
Scalloped Turkey & Cauliflower
Diabetic, Low-fat/cal -- 4 servings, each 112 calories 1 med-fat meat, 1 vegetable exchange
2 c Cauliflower florets
2 ts Onion flakes
1 1/2 c Turkey stock
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Whole-wheat. Or All-purpose flour
1/4 ts Black pepper
1 tsp Parsley flakes
1/2 lb Turkey breast, cooked
Cook cauliflower in boiling, salted water for 6 min or until almost tender. Drain.
Combine stock, flour and seasonings in a small saucepan. Cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened.
Place turkey breast in a greased baking pan. Arrange cauliflower around turkey breast. Pour sauce over turkey and cauliflower. Bake in 350 F oven 20-25 min or until heated through.
Turkey Tetrazzini
Source: Choice Cooking, Canadian Diabetes Association 1986 Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier October 1993--Yield: 8 servings
Diabetic, Cheese, Low-fat/cal--1 cup serving, 311 calories 30 g carbohydrate, 23 g protein, 11 g fat
3 protein choices, 2 starch choices.
2 tbs Margarine or butter
1 tsp Salt
1/2 lb Fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1 tbs Lemon juice
1/2 ts Onion powder
6 tbs Flour
1 pinch Paprika
2 1/2 c Turkey or chicken broth
1 pinch White pepper or black pepper
1 c 2% milk
1/2 lb Spaghetti or thin noodles
1/4 c Sherry, or substitute .apple juice/broth
4 c Chopped, cooked turkey
2 tbs Fresh or 2 ts dry parsley
1/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese
When there are no turkey leftovers, turkey or chicken parts can be simmered to provide the cooked meat.
Heat 2 tsp margarine in frypan; sauté mushrooms 5 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Melt remaining margarine in a medium saucepan. Blend in flour until smooth. Add broth and milk, stirring briskly to remove any lumps. Bring to a boil; add sherry (or apple juice or extra broth) and seasonings. Continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain. Pour enough sauce into a lightly greased 10 cup casserole to coat the bottom. Layer mushrooms, spaghetti and turkey over sauce. Pour remainder of sauce over turkey.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 F for 30 to 40 min or until mixture bubbles.
For comparison,
1 1/2 cups clear chicken soup 145 calories
Turkey white meat 141 cal per 3 oz serving (4% from fat)
Turkey dark meat 168 cal per 3 oz serving (8% from fat)
Turkey Frittata
Diabetic Low-fat/cal--Yield: 6 servings: 1/6 recipe - 158 calories, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat exchange
1/2 c Onion; sliced
2 tbs Lemon juice;
1 Garlic clove; minced
1/8 ts Ground black pepper
1 tbs Oil
1 c Turkey; chopped
1 c Mushrooms; sliced
6 Eggs; beaten
1 c frozen spinach; dry chopped
Defrost and squeeze spinach dry. Sauté the onion, garlic and mushrooms in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the spinach, lemon juice and pepper. Cook over low heat for 3 min.
Add the turkey and eggs to the spinach mixture. Pour into a greased 9 inch round baking dish. Bake in 350 F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until eggs are set. Cut into wedges to serve.
Holiday Turkey and Biscuits
Yield: 6 servings
1/4 c Butter, cut into pieces
2 c Cut-up cooked turkey
1/2 c Gold Medal Wondra flour
1/2 t Dried basil leaves
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t Pepper
1 c Chicken broth
2/3 c Milk
1 c Julienne strips red bell-pepper
1 can Mushroom stems and pieces, drained (4 oz)
1 c Julienne strips spinach
--------------------------BISCUITS-------------------------------
1/3 c Butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 c Gold Medal all-purpose-flour
1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Garlic salt
1/2 c Milk
Heat oven to 400'F.
Heat butter in 2-quart casserole in oven until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients except spinach and Biscuits. Bake 20 minutes, stirring once, until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in spinach.
Prepare Biscuits. Place around edge of casserole, overlapping biscuits slightly to fit. Increase oven temperature to 425'F. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until biscuits are golden brown.
BISCUITS:
Cut butter into flour, baking powder and garlic salt with pastry blender until mixture resembles small peas. Stir in just enough milk until dough forms a ball. Knead on lightly floured surface 5-7 times. Roll or pat dough 1/2" thick. Cut with floured 2" cutter.
HIGH ALTITUDE DIRECTIONS (3500 TO 6500 FEET):
Increase first oven temperature to 425'F. Increase second oven temperature to 450'F.
Turkey Barbecue for Sandwiches
Diabetic, Yield: 4 servings: 1/4 recipe, not including bun - 176 calories, 3 lean meat + 2 vegetable exchanges
16 oz Can tomatoes; cut up
1/4 c Onion; chopped
6 oz Can tomato paste;
1 ts Chili powder; (or to taste)
1 ts powdered mustard;
2 c Turkey; chopped, cooked
Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the flavors are blended. Spoon the mixture over hamburger buns or toast.
Hot N'Saucy Turkey Wings
Yield: 6 Servings
6 Turkey wings
1 tbs Butter or margarine
1 Medium onion, chopped
2 ts Dry mustard
1/2 c Sugar
1 tbs Cider vinegar
1/4 ts Hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)
1 ts Worcestershire sauce
1 c Ketchup
1 ts Celery salt
Pinch cayenne
2 c Beef broth, divided
2 tbs Cornstarch
Cut off and discard wing tips. Divide wings in 2 pieces; set aside. To prepare sauce, melt butter and sauté onion. Add mustard, sugar, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, celery salt, cayenne and 1 1/2 cups beef broth. Bring to a boil.
Meanwhile combine cornstarch with remaining 1/2 cup beef broth. Stir into boiling mixture and simmer 15 minutes. Barbecue wings over medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes, baste with sauce and continue to cook until tender (approx. 20 minutes).
Turkey Gumbo
Diabetic Crock pot--Yield: 4 servings: 1/4 recipe = 255 calories, 3 lean meat, 1 bread, 1 vegetable
2 tbs Margarine
4 Ripe tomatoes peeled OR 16 oz can peeled tomatoes
1/2 lb Fresh or frozen okra 1" pieces.
2 c Chopped celery
2 c Water
1 med Onion, chopped
2 c Chopped cooked turkey
1 small Sweet green pepper, chopped
3/4 ts Gumbo file powder
2 Garlic cloves, minced
8 oz Can tomato paste
Cooked rice
Melt the margarine in a large skillet. Add the okra. Sauté until the okra loses its shiny appearance, about 5 minutes. Remove the okra pieces to a bowl. Add the celery onion, green pepper, and garlic to the skillet.
Cook over medium heat until the onion is transparent. Add the tomato paste, tomatoes, water, okra mixture, and turkey. Cook over low heat 10 minutes or until turkey is hot. Add the file powder. Stir to blend. Spoon over the rice in soup bowls.