Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Hash

The one thing I love after Thanksgiving is leftovers! I also hate letting food go to waste so I make sure to use up every last bite of food left in the fridge. This year I had plenty of turkey, squash and brussel sprouts left over so I decided to turn them into my version of hash for lunch! It's an all in one meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Turkey Hash with Squash and Brussel Sprouts
Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups of squash (I used buttercup squash but butternut or even sweet potatoes would work)
• 1 cup chicken broth, low sodium
• 2 cups of turkey, shredded
• 2 cups of brussel sprouts, shredded
• salt/pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Add olive oil to a large saute pan on medium high heat. Then add in squash and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender adding chicken broth to pan as needed to prevent the squash from sticking to the pan.

2. Then add in brussel sprouts and turkey and cook for another 3 minutes. 

3. Season with additional salt/pepper as needed.

I was all out of cranberry sauce, but I think it would be the perfect way to top off this dish. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up

With only two days until Thanksgiving I thought it was appropriate to compile a few "dietitian approved" thanksgiving inspired recipes from fellow food bloggers!  These recipes are slimmed down versions of some of my favorite dishes. I hope they give you some inspiration for your holiday feast!

Kale, Carmalized Onion and Apple Stuffing
via An Avocado A Day



Pecan Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

via Meal Makeover Moms

Naturally Sweetened Cranberry Sauce

 via The Foodie Dietitian

Kale and Brussel Sprouts Salad with Butternut Squash, Pomegranate and Candied Pecans

 via Two Peas and their Pod

I had to end with my favorite holiday dessert, my Apple Cranberry Mini Pies which were featured on the Today Show last December and have been a big hit with all my family and friends..

enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!