Don’t Throw That Out: Thanksgiving Edition

Cut down on waste and whip up some delicious creations (win-win!). Turn common Thanksgiving leftovers into these unexpected goodies.

Turkey
Sandwiches are an obvious option, but how about a veggie-filled salad for all that leftover turkey?
Turkey and Quinoa Salad (pictured at top)
Chinese Turkey Salad

Potatoes
Regular and sweet potatoes can be morphed into flavorful and satisfying sides like hash browns and potato cakes.
Sweet Potato Hash Browns with Green Onion Vinaigrette (pictured above)
Simple Smashed Potato Cakes

Breads
Don’t toss leftover biscuits, rolls and cornbread. A quick whirl in the food processor and you’ll have the best breadcrumbs ever. Use them to add flavor and crunch to roasted vegetables, or make your own seasoned version to bread fish and poultry.
Roasted Tomatoes with Breadcrumbs (pictured above)
Homemade Italian Breadcrumbs

Cranberries
Instead of a sweetener, use a few spoonfuls of prepared cranberry sauce in a smoothie. Also try incorporating leftover fresh (or frozen) cranberries into salad dressings and dipping sauces.
Cranberry Horseradish Cream (pictured above)
Beet Strawberry Cranberry Smoothie

Canned Pumpkin
Make a festive post-holiday breakfast or a spicy soup for lunch later in the week by using canned pumpkin puree.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Pancakes (pictured above)
Cumin Pumpkin Soup

Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition.

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