We think that Thanksgiving leftovers are one of the best parts about Thanksgiving, here in the Healthy Kitchen! We spend all day preparing a meal that is devoured in less than an hour. Make the most out of your hard-work and turn those holiday classics into new meals that are not only healthy but they won’t bore you come Black Friday.
These quick and easy transformations will give your holiday favorites a second chance to please!
Holiday Leftover | Reinvented |
Turkey |
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Stuffing | Stuffing-Stuffed Mushrooms: Stuff stuffing into portobello mushroom caps |
Roasted Butternut Squash | Roasted Butternut and Caramelized Onion Mash |
Cooked Vegetables | Vegetable Strata |
Vegetable Casserole | Creamy Vegetable Soup: Puree the casserole into a smooth, creamy soup |
Roasted Sweet Potatoes |
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Mashed Potatoes | Potato Gnocchi |
Cranberry Sauce | Cranberry Aioli Spread: 1/2 cup cranberry sauce mixed with ¼ cup reduced fat mayonnaise. (Tasty on a turkey sandwich!) |