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Atlanta, GA | Posted: November 21, 2018
Summary Sentence:
Put those leftovers to good use with these healthy recipe hacks provided by Health Initiatives dietitian, Leah Galante!
Full Summary:
Put those leftovers to good use with these healthy recipe hacks provided by Health Initiatives dietitian, Leah Galante!
thanksgiving leftover meal ideasThanksgiving is a holiday filled with friends, family, gratitude, and lots of food! Reinvent the time-honored tradition of Thanksgiving leftover meals with these easy to follow recipe hacks provided by Health Initiatives dietitian, Leah Galante. Before you begin this process make sure you are properly storing your leftovers. “Always cover leftovers, wrap them in airtight packaging, or seal them in storage containers. These practices help keep bacteria out, retain moisture, and prevent leftovers from picking up odors from other food in the refrigerator,” said Galante.
Now put those leftovers to good use with these healthy recipe twists!
Potato Pancakes
Add some greens, flour, and egg to your mashed potatoes to whip up some potato pancakes.
Ingredients:
2 cups mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons flour
1 egg, beaten
Optional add-ins: cooked meat or veggies, cheese or additional spices
Oil for cooking
Directions:
Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Use those leftover sweet potatoes along with some greens and cheese for another tasty dish!
Ingredients:
1 large or 2 small tortillas
1 oz Cheese
½ cup Leftover sweet potatoes (roasted, casserole, mashed)
½ cup Spinach
Directions:
Leftover Turkey Sandwich
Ingredients:
Leftover Turkey slices
Cranberry sauce
Bread, 2 slices
Stuffing
Arugula or green of your choice
Directions:
*For a hot sandwich and an additional twist, add cheese (Galante recommends Brie or Gouda). Heat sandwich in a small pan with 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until cheese is melted and bread browns on either side (3-4mins each side).
Your leftovers can stay in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or frozen for 3 to 4 months depending on the type of food and how you store it. Reheat sauces, soups, and gravies by bringing them to a rolling boil. “Always cover your leftovers when reheating them to retain moisture and ensure that food is heated all the way through. Most importantly, when creating your tasty leftover hacks be sure the internal temperature reaches 165° F,” said Galante. To learn more about food safety tips go to USDA Leftovers and Food Safety.
