Turkey Tacos anyone?

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Let’s spice things up tonight with the turkey leftovers and make these easy turkey tacos

Butternut Turkey Tacos with Cranberry Sauce

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8-10 small tortillas or corn tortillas
  • 2-3 C shredded turkey
  • 1 C black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 C cubed butternut squash precooked
  • ½-1 C chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning can use homemade
  • 1 C cranberry sauce
  • Caesar Dressing
  • Avocado cilantro, parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan place, shredded turkey, black beans, butternut squash, taco seasoning and add chicken broth.
  2. Cook over low-medium heat until simmering. Let broth simmer off for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat tortilla shells and prep caesar dressing.
  4. To assemble, place turkey butternut squash mixture inside shell and top with cranberry sauce, caesar dressing, avocado, cilantro and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  5. Enjoy!

Lighten’ up the leftovers

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After Thanksgiving lunches do not have to be all sandwhiches, soup and cold turkey.  This Turkey Salad is great just as is, served over mixed greens or on toast, or made into a delicious wrap.

Turkey Salad

light, easy, and great for the go

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely chopped turkey breast
  • 1/4 cup chopped apple
  • 1/4 cup grapes
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 2 to 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 to 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine mayo, yogurt, salt and pepper, mix well.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
  4. Serve and enjoy