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Four Leftover Turkey Tacos on a round wooden tray with cranberry chutney, minced cilantro and sour cream in small bowls with whole cranberries and cilantro scattered around.
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Leftover Turkey Tacos
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Transform your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers into a brand new meal. Sautéed onions and jalapeño, seasoned turkey, and cranberry chutney all folded into a perfectly charred taco. You'll make sure there's always plenty left over!

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: leftover turkey, tacos, turkey tacos
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 181 kcal
Author: Cathy Roma | What Should I Make For...
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced into half moons
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 8 oz leftover turkey, diced
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • leftover cranberry chutney
  • sour cream
  • cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
  • 8 flour tortillas, warmed or charred (fajita size, 6 inch)
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil over med/high heat in a large saute pan until hot. Add the onion and jalapeño and saute until golden brown, about 8 mins.
  2. Add the turkey and spices and cook until heated through, stringing constantly, about 5 mins. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. To serve, spoon some of the chicken/onion mixture on a tortilla shell and garnish with cranberry chutney, sour cream, cilantro, and avocado.

Recipe Notes
  • I love cranberry chutney in these tacos because it packs a zingy, tangy punch thanks to apple cider vinegar and fresh ginger. Leftover cranberry sauce will work too, but maybe kick it up with a sprinkle of ground ginger and cayenne.
  • Make these tacos your own by adding in your favorite toppings like cotija cheese or a big splash of hot sauce.
  • Don't cook the the turkey with the spices for very long. You just want to heat it through, remember it's already cooked so we won't want it to become tough or leathery!
Nutrition Facts
Leftover Turkey Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 233mg10%
Potassium 232mg7%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 115IU2%
Vitamin C 5.6mg7%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.