Everyone likes a big bird, and nobody likes waste. By now we all know the routine: guests start to leave, and the host sends them with as many containers as humanly possible! But if you look beyond the old standards—use the turkey carcass to make soup stock, pile the meat into a "Day After" sandwich—you can enjoy your leftover meat for days without eating the same meal twice.
Sweet & Savory Moroccan-Style Tofu
Sweet & Savory Moroccan-Style Tofu
Set it and forget it in your slow cooker.
Prep Time
8 hours 15 min prep time
Number of Servings
serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- [q:1/2] tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 16 oz extra-firm tofu, cut into [q:1/2] inch dice
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 shallots, diced
- 15 pitted prunes, roughly chopped
- 15 dried apricots, roughly chopped
- [q:1/2] cup raisins
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
- 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- [q:1/2] cup balsamic vinegar
- [q:1/4] cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Sliced toasted almonds, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- Combine diced tofu with 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large bowl and mix well, using your hands. Add half of the spice mixture and mix again so tofu is well coated.
- Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, or until it starts to brown slightly.
- Spread remaining tablespoon of oil on bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add cooked tofu and remaining ingredients, except almonds. Add remaining spice mixture and stir well. Cook on High for 8 hours.
- Garnish with sliced almonds before serving.
Nutrition Info
669 Calories, 8 g Protein, 80 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Fiber, 36 g Total fat (18 g sat), 349 mg Sodium, [nutrition:4] Magnesium, [nutrition:3] Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Iron, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B6, K, Potassium
Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving Leftovers
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Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Prep Time
30 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Sauce
- 2 Tbsp vegetable or extra-virgin olive oil
- [q:1 1/2] Tbsp white vinegar
- [q:1/4] tsp cayenne pepper
- [q:1/8] tsp garlic powder
- [q:1/2] tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Tabasco sauce
- [q:1/4] tsp sea salt
- 6 Tbsp Louisiana hot sauce
For the Tacos
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp chipotle sauce, or more to taste
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or brown rice flour (if you’re gluten-free)
- 1 Tbsp garlic chili oil, optional
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas (or corn tortillas if you’re gluten-free)
- 1 plum tomato, diced
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
- [q:1/2] cup microgreens
- [q:1/2] cup blue cheese crumbles
Directions
- Make sauces: Combine all ingredients for Buffalo sauce in a small bowl. Set aside. Combine mayonnaise and chipotle sauce in another small bowl, and mix well.
- Season chicken tenders all over with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour.
- Sauté chicken in garlic chili oil and canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Pour in Buffalo sauce, and sauté until sauce coats chicken and starts to brown. Remove from heat.
- To make a taco, spread [q:1/2] to 1 tablespoon of chipotle mayo on 1 tortilla. Top with 2 chicken tenders, plus [q:1/4] each of the tomatoes, the cilantro, the microgreens, and the blue cheese. Repeat to make four tacos in all. Serve.
Nutrition Info
651 Calories, 36 g Protein, 47 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Fiber, 36 g Total fat (9 g sat), 729 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B6, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), [nutrition:2] Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, B2 (riboflavin), B12, E, K, Potassium, Zinc
One-Sheet Asian Salmon, Snap Peas, and Potatoes
One-Sheet Asian Salmon, Snap Peas, and Potatoes
Prep Time
40 min
prep time
prep time
Number of Servings
serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 to 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- [q:1/4] cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- [q:1/2] tsp sesame oil
- 12 oz fresh or frozen sugar snap peas
- 6 salmon fillets
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a large baking sheet with several teaspoons of the olive oil.
- In a large bowl, drizzle 1 tablespoon or more of the olive oil over the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat potatoes with oil. Spread potatoes over one end of prepared baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil and season with pepper.
- In the same bowl you used for the potatoes, drizzle snap peas with remaining olive oil and season with salt and [q:1/4] teaspoon pepper.
- Pull baking sheet from oven and place salmon fillets on pan. Pour soy sauce mixture over salmon. Add snap peas to pan as well. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Info
960 Calories, 86 g Protein, 24 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Fiber, 56 g Total fat (12 g sat), 722 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), B6, B12, C, E, Phosphorus, Potassium, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), [nutrition:3] Magnesium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin K, Iron, [nutrition:1] Zinc
Grilled Organic Salmon Fillets
Grilled Organic Salmon Fillets
Prep Time
20 minutes prep time
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing the grates
- 4 (6 to 8 oz) skin-on organic salmon fillets
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat your stovetop grill pan or outdoor grill over the highest heat. Brush or spray grates with oil.
- Rinse salmon and pat it dry with a paper towel. Put salmon in a large bowl and drizzle with the 2 tablespoons of oil. Using your hands, rub oil evenly all over both sides of fish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon on preheated grill flesh-side down first to prevent sticking. Cook for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare and 4 minutes per side for well-done. Be patient and resist the temptation to flip sooner or salmon will stick. Remove salmon from grill and serve, if desired, with Corn & Edamame Salad.
Nutrition Info
531 Calories, 46 g Protein, 37 g Total fat (8 g sat), 425 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), B6, B12, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin E, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin C, Magnesium
Colombian-Style Chicken with Corn, Avocado and Lime
Colombian-Style Chicken with Corn, Avocado and Lime
Prep Time
50 min prep time
Number of Servings
serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
- [q:2 1/2] tsp kosher salt, divided
- 2 ears corn, shucked
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (about 3 oz)
- 1 large white onion
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 jalapeño or serrano chili, seeded and sliced
- 1 qt low-sodium chicken stock
- [q:1/3] cup diced fresh tomato
- Grated zest of [q:1/2] lime
- [q:1 1/2] tsp fresh lime juice, plus more for serving
- Salsa, for serving
- Diced avocado, for serving
- Drained, brined capers (optional)
Directions
- Season chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of the salt and let them stand while you prepare remaining ingredients.
- Using a sturdy knife, cut ears of corn into [q:1 1/2] inch-thick rounds. Divide cilantro into stems and leaves; coarsely chop both, but keep them separate.
- Slice two-thirds of the onion into thick rounds, and finely dice the remainder (you should have about [q:1/2] cup diced).
- Place a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion to hot dry skillet and cook without moving
- until undersides are well browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip onions over and repeat on other side.
- Stir cilantro stems, oregano, garlic, bay leaf, and jalapeño into onions. Pour in stock and 1 cup water, and season with 1 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a simmer. Then lower heat and cook gently for 15 minutes.
- Lower chicken into poaching mixture. Cover skillet and cook on low heat until chicken is no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Add corn pieces during last 3 minutes of cooking.
- While chicken cooks, combine reserved diced onion, chopped cilantro leaves, tomato, lime zest and juice, and remaining [q:1/2] teaspoon salt in a bowl.
- Transfer chicken and corn from broth to a cutting board. Strain hot broth into soup bowls; discard aromatics. Slice chicken and divide it among bowls. Top each portion with corn, a spoonful of salsa, some diced avocado, capers if using, and a sprinkling of lime juice.
Nutrition Info
352 Calories, 35 g Protein, 29 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Fiber, 13 g Total fat (2 g sat), 1,417 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), B6, K, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin C, Potassium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Magnesium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, B1 (thiamine), E, Calcium, Iron, Zinc
Chicken Mole
Chicken Mole
Prep Time
50 minutes
Number of Servings
6
Ingredients
- [q:1/4] cup pumpkin seeds
- [q:1/4] cup almonds
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- [q:1/2] tsp ground coriander
- [q:1/2] tsp anise seeds or ground anise*
- [q:1/4] tsp ground cloves
- [q:1/4] cup raisins
- 2 Tbsp molasses
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 (6 inch) soft gluten-free corn tortillas, torn into pieces
- [q:1 1/2] cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 oz dark chocolate, broken into pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- [q:1 1/2] lbs skinless, boneless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
Directions
- Toast pumpkin seeds and almonds in a dry skillet, tossing over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a high-speed blender.
- Heat oil in a sauté pan set over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, along with chili powder, cinnamon, coriander, anise seeds, and ground cloves, and sauté with onion-garlic mixture for 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to blender.
- Soak raisins in boiling water to soften for 10 minutes. Drain raisins. Add drained raisins, molasses, lime juice, torn tortillas, and broth to blender. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer blended sauce back to sauté pan set over medium-low heat. Add chocolate and simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate melts and sauce reduces, about 20 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add cooked and shredded chicken to sauce and warm through over low heat. Serve over brown rice.
Nutrition Info
347 Calories, 31 g Protein, 26 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Fiber, 13 g Total fat (4 g sat, 6 g mono, 2 g poly), 176 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), B6, [nutrition:4] Phosphorus, Selenium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B12, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Pantothenic acid, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin C, E, Biotin, Iron, Potassium
Gluten-Free Honey-Mustard Pretzel Chicken
Gluten-Free Honey-Mustard Pretzel Chicken
Prep Time
30 minutes
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- [q:1/2] cup olive oil
- [q:1/3] cup gluten-free whole-grain mustard
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- [q:1/4] tsp garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- [q:1 1/2] cups crushed plain, gluten-free, dairy-free pretzels*
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Cut chicken into 3 by [q:3/4] inch thick strips. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together oil, mustard, honey, vinegar, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside half of the honey-mustard for a dipping sauce. Pour remaining half of mixture into a large shallow plate.
- Coat each chicken strip in plate with honey mustard. Then dredge each strip in crushed pretzels.
- Place chicken onto an oiled baking pan. Bake for 7 minutes and flip. Bake for another 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve chicken strips with reserved honey-mustard dipping sauce.
Nutrition Info
383 Calories, 28 g Protein, 25 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Fiber, 19 g Total fat (3 g sat, 11 g mono, 2 g poly), 233 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), [nutrition:3] Vitamin B6, [nutrition:2] Phosphorus, Selenium, [nutrition:1] Pantothenic acid
Cassoulet (White Bean Casserole)
Cassoulet (White Bean Casserole)
Prep Time
Prep: 20 minutes, Cook: 1 hour 10 minutes
Number of Servings
6
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp EDEN Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 6 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 3 small organic red potatoes, diced
- [q:1/2] tsp EDEN Sea Salt
- [q:1/4] tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp Herbes de Provence
- 30 ounces EDEN Cannellini (White Kidney) Beans, 2 cans, drained
- [q:14 1/2] ounces EDEN Diced Tomatoes w/Onion & Garlic, do not drain
- 2 cups organic vegetable broth, or homemade soup stock
Bread Crumb Topping
- 1 Tbsp EDEN Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 slices baguette, sliced [q:1 1/2]" thick
- 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, thickly sliced
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté garlic, onion, carrot and potatoes for 5 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper and herbs, and sauté 1 minute.
- Add bay leaf, beans, tomatoes and vegetable broth. Mix and pour into a lightly oiled casserole dish.
- Bake 30 minutes uncovered.
- Place all ingredients for topping in a food processor or blender, and pulse until finely crumbled.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and mix in one-half of the bread crumbs.
- Bake another 20 to 25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle the remaining bread crumbs on top of the casserole and bake another 15 minutes until slightly brown.
- Remove and serve.
Nutrition Info
Per serving - 263 calories, 9 gram fat (29% calories from fat), 10 gram protein, 38 gram carbohydrate, 8 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 420 milligram sodium
Roasted Squash with Leek & Barley Pilaf
Roasted Squash with Leek & Barley Pilaf
Prep Time
35 minutes
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
- [q:1 1/4] cups pearl barley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 butternut squash or large wedge of similar winter squash
- [q:1/4] cup olive oil, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp small thyme sprigs, divided
- 1 to 2 pinches dried hot pepper flakes, to taste
- 2 Tbsp butter, divided
- 2 to 3 celery ribs, sliced
- 4 leeks, thickly sliced
- 8 oz brown mushrooms, sliced
- 2 carrots, coarsely shredded
- [q:1/2] to [q:3/4] cup low-sodium vegetable stock
- Handful of flatleaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 3 Tbsp lightly toasted pumpkin seeds, optional
- 6 to 8 oz Taleggio or Fontina cheese, thinly sliced
Directions
- Rinse barley well. Put it into a large saucepan with bay leaf. Cover generously with water and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently, part-covered, for about 30 to 40 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside until needed.
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash into 4 to 8 wedges. Do not peel them but scoop out seeds. Rub with half the oil and put on baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and scatter over half the thyme and hot pepper flakes. Roast, uncovered, in preheated oven for about 40 minutes until tender and browned.
- Meanwhile heat remaining oil and half the butter in large skillet. Cook celery gently for 5 minutes. Add leeks and most of remaining thyme. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add mushrooms and cook over medium heat until they begin to brown. Toss in carrots and cook for 1 to 2 minutes only.
- Add barley and stir through, add sufficient stock to make grains moist and reheat thoroughly. Check seasoning and stir in parsley, pumpkin seeds (if using), and remaining butter.
- To serve, top squash with sliced cheese and remaining few thyme sprigs. Grind over some pepper and either let cheese melt in over or under hot broiler until it bubbles. Serve immediately with barley pilaf.
Nutrition Info
715 Calories, 25 g Protein, 65 mg Cholesterol, 77 g Carbohydrates, 10 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 17 g Fiber, 38 g Total fat (15 g sat), 721 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Folate, Iron, [nutrition:2] Potassium