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.
Don't forget to check out this list of holiday co*cktails for the holiday season!!
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Thanksgiving dinner revolves around the turkey, and lucky for you, this meat is naturally keto-friendly. Roasted turkey breast without the skin has 0 g of net carbs per 3-ounce serving, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which makes it the perfect complement to your Thanksgiving plate.
Carbs. Turkey doesn't contain any carbohydrates unless it is breaded, marinated, or coated in a sauce that contains sugar, or sugar is added during processing (as with some lunch meats). Choosing fresh turkey rather than processed food products (like turkey bacon or sausage) can make a big difference in sugar content.
Simply heat your oven to 300 degrees, put the carved meat in a baking dish, and add some chicken broth or turkey stock to the pan. The meat will absorb some of the liquid as it heats, making it nice and juicy. Cover the pan tightly with foil and place it in the oven until the meat is hot, 20 to 30 minutes.
The amount of weight you can lose on a low-carb diet in 2 weeks can vary widely depending on factors such as your starting weight, adherence to the diet, and individual metabolism. Some individuals have reported losing up to 10 pounds or more in two weeks, while others may experience less dramatic results.
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. It's not clear what kind of possible long-term health risks a low-carb diet may pose.
KFC. Although KFC is renowned for the Colonel's crispy fried chicken, its batter unfortunately adds 8-11 net carbs for just one medium-sized piece. That being said, KFC can still be a keto-friendly spot to hit up when ordering Kentucky grilled chicken.
A lazy keto diet consists of low-carb foods like meat, fish, full-fat dairy and non-starchy vegetables, but limits high-carb foods such as bread, potatoes, sugary snacks and some fruits. If you've tried the keto before and found it too tedious, lazy keto could be a good compromise.
Ground turkey is a great food choice for individuals looking to shed excess weight. It offers several health and nutritional benefits, including: High protein content: Ground turkey is an excellent source of lean protein — a crucial component of any weight loss diet.
Protein is a macronutrient, which means that your body needs a lot of it. Your body can't store protein, so you need to consume it every day. As long as you don't eat too much turkey, it is a healthy way to get the protein you need. It's also a good source of beneficial vitamins and minerals like magnesium and niacin.
You can add flavor to a precooked turkey breast by marinating it before cooking. Create a mixture of herbs, spices, oil, and your choice of acidic ingredient (such as lemon juice or vinegar). Place the turkey breast in the marinade, let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight, and then cook as desired.
Cutting the meat into smaller pieces also helps. We also recommend covering turkey as it reheats. Use an aluminum foil pouch in the oven or a microwave-safe dish in the microwave. If the juices stay in the turkey instead of evaporating off into your kitchen, the leftovers will taste so much better!
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.
On a low carb diet, foods to avoid would include bread, pasta, potatoes, and other starchy vegetables, grains such as rice and corn, oatmeal, beans and lentils, milk, sugar, sweets such as cookies, candy and ice cream, beer, soda, and higher carb fruits like bananas, grapes, and apples.
Variety is key to Keto success. That's why Dietz offers a wide range of keto-friendly deli meats like Buffalo Style Chicken and Applewood Smoked Turkey Breast. Plus tasty cheeses such as Originals cheddar and provolone.
Introduction: My name is Trent Wehner, I am a talented, brainy, zealous, light, funny, gleaming, attractive person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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