Well, it's the day after Thanksgiving and I think it's safe to say that all of us are STUFFED.
Of course, knowingly, we all also have TONS of turkey leftover today. Now, whether you made a traditional American turkey for the big Thanksgiving dinner or you gave it some Latin flavor (like my abuelita's sure-fire recipe for making a delicious and juicy turkey), I bet you're wondering what to do with all of it now.
That's where these absolutely amazing 6 Latin recipes come in! They're all perfect to use up that leftover turkey while adding some true sabor Latino–and enjoying spending more time with the family without all of the extra cooking. Dig in!
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Panes con Pavo, a.k.a. Salvadorean Turkey Sandwiches
Ingredients:
1 medium-sized turkey defrosted (giblets discarded)
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce (“Salsa Perrins”)
2 jars (26 oz. each) of your favorite salsa
1 cup White Wine
1 – 2 cups water
Salt and pepper
“Relajo” Salvadoran spice mixture (optional but recommended if you can find it)
Get the full recipe directions from Latinaish.com.
Mexican Turkey Burger
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh ground turkey
3/4 cup canned refried beans
2-4 cloves crushed garlic cloves
1-2 seeded and finely chopped fresh jalapeño chiles
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped freshed cilantro
1 teaspoon sunflower oil
1 pinch Salt and Pepper
1 bundle shredded baby spinach leaves
4 cheese-topped halved hamburger buns
Salsa
Guacamole
Some tortilla chips to serve
Get the full recipe directions from The Latin Kitchen.
Turkey Tacos with Cranberry Salsa
Ingredients:
8-12 corn tortillas
Butter or vegetable oil
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese, or mild cheddar
Cooked turkey meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
Lettuce, preferably iceberg lettuce, sliced very thin and sprinkled with a little vinegar and salt, about 2 cups
Avocados, peeled and sliced
Cranberry Salsa
Get the full recipe directions from Simply Recipes.
Roast Turkey, Avocado & Bacon Sandwich
Ingredients:
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs tarragon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature,
1 (4-pound) turkey breast
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 slices country bread
1/2 pound fontina cheese, sliced thinly
1 large ripe avocado
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 slices maple bacon, cooked until crispy
Pepper lettuce (watercress)
Butter, for sauteeing
*Get the full recipe directions from Food Network.
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Turkey Picadillo Sandwich
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground turkey chuck
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
8 oz. tomato sauce
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 packet of sazón Goya (without achiote or annatto)
1/2 cup dry white cooking wine
1 tbsp. canola oil
1 tsp. salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. white distilled vinegar
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. cumin
Get the full recipe directions from Flanboyant Eats.
Cuban Turkey Sandwich
Ingredients:
1 6-inch slice French Bread (fat free)
3 oz left over turkey breast, heated
1 slice of ham
2 thin slices of Alpine Lace Swiss cheese
3 slices of pickles
Mustard
Pam cooking spray
Get the full recipe directions from Skinny Taste.
