HEALTHY COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Thanksgiving Casserole
6 slices bread, whole wheat
4 ounces cubed turkey
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk, 1%
1 can cream of mushroom soup, low sodium (10.75 ounces)
2 slices bread, whole wheat
2 teaspoons margarine
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, low-fat shredded (or jack cheese)
1/2 cup mayonnaise, light
Turkey Tostado
2 cups cooked turkey
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 1/2 cups of water
4 corn tortillas
1/4 cup refried beans (low fat or fat free)
1/4 cup Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (shredded, low-fat)
1/2 cup tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 cup lettuce (shredded)
2 tablespoons onion (chopped)
8 tablespoons taco sauce (1/2 cup)
plain yogurt (low fat or fat-free optional)
guacamole (or mashed avocado optional)
Turkey Vegetable Quiche
1 pie crust, unbaked
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup muschrooms, sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 cups precooked turkey breast, cubed
4 eggs
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 teaspoon dried seasoning (basil, garlic, or parsley)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or swiss)
Turkey Stew
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1 garlic clove (finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
4 carrots (chopped)
2 celery stalk (chopped)
2 potatoes (chopped)
1 can tomatoes, diced
2 cups water
2 cups turkey (cooked, chopped)
salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
Italian seasoning or oregano, basil, or thyme to taste, optional)
Turkey Veggie Stir Fry
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 thin slices of ginger root (minced)
1 garlic clove (peeled and minced)
16 ounces turkey (cooked, cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 2/3 packages vegetables, fressh or frozen (10 ounce package, chopped)
water (optional)
Optional gravy
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce, low sodium
1/2 cup chicken stock
Turkey Tetrazzini
8 ounces whole wheat fettuccine, spaghetti, macaroni, or other noodles
4 tablespoons light butter (unsalted)
2 cups mushrooms, sliced (fresh or canned)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups skim milk
4 cups chopped cooked turkey
1 cup peas (frozen)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese