Recipe: Turkey Wraps (from Leftovers)
Description: 🦃 A great way to use up leftover turkey or stuffing too, making it a fantastic option for lunch or as sliced appetizers for gatherings.
Category: 🍽 Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: 🍗 Chicken, 🦃 Poultry, 🍎 Fruit, 🥩 Meat, 🇨🇦 Canadian, 👧 Kid Friendly, < 15 Mins, 🚫 No Cook, 👩🍳 Beginner Cook, 🍲 Easy, 💰 Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 531.3
- Fat: 18.6g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2g
- Cholesterol: 43.8mg
- Sodium: 942.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 68.1g
- Fiber: 5.6g
- Sugar: 7.7g
- Protein: 22.1g
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Light mayonnaise | 1/4 cup |
| Dijon mustard | 1 tbsp |
| Red apple | 1, thinly sliced |
| Lemon juice | 1 tbsp |
| Flour tortillas | 4 |
| Lettuce leaves | 4 |
| Turkey | 8 oz, sliced |
| Green onions | 4, chopped |
| Chives | 1 tbsp, chopped |
| Carrot | 1/2, shredded |
Instructions:
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Prepare Mayo Mixture:
- In a small bowl, combine the light mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
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Prevent Browning:
- Toss the thinly sliced red apple with lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Assemble Wraps:
- Spread a generous amount of the mayo mixture over each flour tortilla.
- Layer a lettuce leaf and about 2 ounces of sliced turkey on top of each tortilla.
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Add Fillings:
- Place one chopped green onion, 2 tablespoons of shredded carrot, and one quarter of the apple strips at one end of each tortilla.
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Roll Up:
- Roll up the tortillas jelly-roll style, ensuring the fillings are snugly wrapped. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
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Serve:
- For variety, try using other seasonal fruits as fillings.
These turkey wraps are not only a delicious way to use up leftovers but also provide a burst of flavor and crunch in every bite. Whether you’re enjoying them for lunch or serving them as appetizers, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike!
