turkeyrecipes

Turkey Chicken Squares
recipe added 01/15/2003 sent in by MaryJo C.
1 (8oz) package stuffing mix,
1/2C melted reduced calorie margerine,
1C chicken broth,
2 1/2C chicken or turkey (cooked and cut into pieces),
1/2C chopped onion,
1/2C celery,
1/2C light mayonnaise,
3/4tsp salt,
2 eggs (slightley beaten),
1 1/2C milk,
1 can reduced fat cream of mushroom soup,
1/2C reduced fat chedar cheese
Combine stuffing mix, margarine and chicken broth together. Place 1/2 in 13X9 greased pan. Combine turkey or chicken, onion, celery, mayonnaise and salt together. Spread over stuffing. Place remaining stuffing on top. Mix eggs and milk together and pour over all. Cover with foil and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before baking. Spread with can of mushroom soup. Bake at 325 for 40 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over top and bake 10 minutes more.
8 Cups = 6 stars per cup

Turkey Ala King
submitted by Sarah Beth 12-01-2002
Makes 6 cups @ 4.5 stars per cup
1/4 cup light margerine (1 pt per Tbsp)
8 oz fresh mushrooms
clove minced garlic
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 (15 oz) can fat-free chicken broth
1-3/4 cups skim or 1% milk
2 cups white meat, diced, cooked chicken or turkey
3/4 cup mixed frozen veggies
1/2 cup non-fat or red-fat cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp minced parsley
melt butter in a large saucepan and saute mushrooms and garlic in it. When soft, add flour, salt, and pepper, and stir until combined. Add chicken broth and milk all at once, and bring to a low boil. Cook until thickened. Add meat, veggies, cheese and parsley, and simmer another 5 minutes on low, stirring frequently. Serve over toast or english muffins... just don't forget to count the extra points!

Parmesan-Turkey Meatloaf submitted by Milissa 11-30-2002
Makes 8 Servings
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Opinion
1 1/4 pounds ground skinless turkey
4 slices whole wheat bread, made into fine crumbs
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 egg white, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1) Preheat the oven to 350 F; spray an 8x5" loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a small nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Saut� the onion until tender, 4-5 minutes.
2) In a medium bowl, combine the onion, turkey, bread crumbs, milk, egg white, ketchup, cheese, garlic powder, basil, thyme and pepper; blend well. Shape into a loaf and transfer to the pan. Bake until browned and cooked through, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Per Serving: 181 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 2g Saturated Fat, 53mg Cholesterol, 247mg Sodium, 10g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Dietary Fiber, 15g Protein, 64mg Calcium. Stars per serving-- 4
Tip- When recipes call for ground turkey or chicken why not make your own? If you have a food processor, it will take only a minute-- and you can control the fat content. Use skinless, boneless breasts, and you'll have the leanest grind possible. Cut into 1-inch cubes and pulse several times until evenly ground.

From this month's quick cooking magazine.

Cajun Hot Dish: (recipe added 11-01-2002)
4 servings @ 9 stars/serving

1 pound fully cooked smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4" slices
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup frozen corn
1 can (15.5 oz) hot chili beans
1 cup V8 juice
1 Tbsp paprika
2-3 tsps ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

In a large skillet saute sausage and onion until sausage is lightly browned. Add the corn and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the beans, V8 juice, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 3 minutes. Stir in rice, Remove from the heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.Sarah Beth

This recipe was added 11-01-2002

Here's a recipe to help you use up those turkey leftovers later next month! We had this for dinner last night, and it was yummy! Very much low-point comfort food. The servings are very large and filling! I used turkey breast meat from the deli, since I didn't have a turkey sitting around!
Serves 4 @ 6.5 stars each (That was with my white turkey breast meat)
1 cup water
1 cup frozen mixed veggies (I used a carrot, bean, corn, pea mix)
2 teaspoons chicken bouillion granules
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup skim milk
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup shredded red-fat cheddar cheese
2 tsps minced fresh parsley
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 tube reduced-fat refrigerated crescent rolls
In a saucepan, bring the water, vegetables, and bouillion granules to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 3-5 minutes or until veggies are tender. In a small bowl, combine milk and cornstarch until smooth. Add to the veggie mixture, and bring to a boil and cook 1-2 minutes or until thick. Add the turkey, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Pour into a greased 8"pan.
Unroll crescent dough and press into two rectangles. Place long sides together to form a square; pinch edges together to seal, cut into 8 strips make a lattice crust over the hot turkey mixture. Bake at 375 for 25-30 or until golden brown.Sarah Beth

Turkey/Cranberry Salad
Out of the latest Light and Tasty magazine. Sarah Beth
3 cups cooked, diced turkey breast
1/2 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 onion, finely minced
1/2 green pepper, finely minced
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup non-fat mayo
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp cayenne pepperMix all ingredient together and stir to combine. I also added about 1 cup of sliced celery for even more extra crunch! 2/3 cup = 5 stars

Mexicalli Pie

This is the first recipe JoAnna Lund made and started her Healthy Exchange way.
Serves 8 at 5 stars each serving
16 ounces of ground 90% lean turkey or beef
1/2 Cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green and/or red bell peppers
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 cups salsa...you pick mild, medium,or hot
3/4 cup (3 ounces) SHredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup (3 ounces) crushed corn chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. IN a large skillet sprayed with olive flavored cooking spray, brown meat, onions, peppers. Add corn, salsa, cheddar cheese,and pepper. Spray a 10-inch pie plate with olive flavored cooking spray. Place meat mixture in pie plate. Top with crushed corn chips. Bake 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
201 calories 10 gram Fat 2 Fiber

MAPLE GLAZED TURKEY BREAST
this one here sounds yummy and i can imagine it is even leaner if one uses skinless turkey breast.here are the stats with skin on: per serving 360 calories 16g of fat 1g of fiber
1 package (6 ounces) original flavor long grain and wild rice mix
1 and 1/4 cups of water
1 boneless turkey breast about 1 pound
1/4 cup maple flavored sirup
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
mix uncooked rice, seasoning packet from rice mix and water in 3and a half to 6 quart slow cooker.
place turkey breast, skin side up on the rice mixture.,. drizzle with maple sirup, srpinkle with walnuts and cinnamon.
cover and cook on low heat 4 to 5 hours or until juice of turkey is no longer pink when center is cut.
tanja-the blonde reporter