November 24, 2012
What's for Dinner? Use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- This week's dinners include recipes for using leftover turkey and also recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. They are perfect for the busy season ahead of us.

Shredded Turkey and Pinto Bean Burritos

From Eating Well Recipes. Makes 6 servings.

     1     tablespoon canola oil

     1     medium onion, chopped,

     2     cloves garlic, minced

     1     tablespoon ground cumin

     1     teaspoon chili powder

     1    15-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies

     2     tablespoons lime juice

     4    cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken

     1    15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed

     6    10-inch flour tortillas or wraps, warmed

     3/4  cup grated cheddar cheese

HEAT oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

ADD onion and cook, stirring, until softened about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin and chili powder and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and lime juice.

BRING to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until onions are very soft, 15 to 20 minutes.

STIR in turkey and beans and continue cooking until mixture is heated through.

DIVIDE the turkey-bean mixture among tortillas. Top with cheese and roll into burritos.

Nutrition information: 392 calories, 12 grams total fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 84 milligrams cholesterol, 37 grams carbohydrates, 38 grams protein, 6 grams fiber, 652 milligrams sodium.

Crispy Turkey Tostadas

From Eating Well Recipes. Makes 4 servings.

     1    14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes, preferably with jalapeños

     1     medium onion, thinly sliced

     3    cups shredded cooked turkey

     8    corn tortillas

     Canola or olive oil cooking spray

     1     avocado, pitted

     1/4  cup prepared salsa

     2     tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

     1    cup shredded romaine lettuce

     1/2  cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

POSITION racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; heat oven to 375°.

BRING the tomatoes and their juice to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

ADD onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and most of the liquid has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Add turkey and cook until heated through. Meanwhile, coat the tortillas with cooking spray.

DIVIDE the tortillas between 2 large baking sheets. Bake turning once until crisped and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

MASH avocado in a bowl, stir in salsa and sour cream.

TO ASSEMBLE tostados, spread crisped tortilla with some of the avocado mixture. Top with turkey mixture, lettuce and cheese.

Nutrition information: 397 calories, 15 grams total fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 86 milligrams cholesterol, 34 grams carbohydrates, 8 grams fiber, 33 grams protein, 621 milligrams sodium.

Mustard Crusted Salmon

From Eating Well Recipes. Makes 4 servings.

     1 1/4     pounds salmon, cut into 4 portions

     1/4     teaspoons salt

     Freshly ground pepper to taste

     1/4  cup reduced-fat sour cream

     2     tablespoons Dijon mustard

     2     teaspoons lemon juice

     Lemon wedges (optional)

HEAT broiler. Line a broiler pan or baking sheet with foil, then coat with cooking spray.

PLACE salmon pieces, skin side down, on the prepared pan. Season with salt and pepper.

COMBINE sour cream, mustard, lemon juice in a small bowl. Spread evenly over the salmon.

BROIL the salmon 5 inches from the heat source until it is opaque in color, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

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