Description
A gourmet dish featuring leftover turkey, elevated with rich flavors and sophisticated presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded leftover turkey
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded turkey, quinoa, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and toss to combine evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, incorporate spices such as cumin or smoked paprika.
- Consider using a mix of grains, like farro or barley, for texture variation.
- Plating can be enhanced with a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: leftover turkey recipes, turkey quinoa bake, turkey casserole, gourmet turkey dishes