Thanksgiving Leftovers Transformed: Turkey Tetrazzini with Zucchini "Noodles"

This recipe is the perfect way to use up those turkey leftovers and a few veggies bumping around the fridge. I broke out the spiralizer for this but if you still haven't gotten on the bandwagon or are waiting for Santa to bring you one, you can use a julienne peeler for the zucchini or just slice the zucchini and onion very thin. I love using the spiralizer because the zucchini and onion "noodles" really give you the linguine feel that is characteristic of Turkey Tetrazzini.

Shelly's Turkey Tetrazzini

1 1/2-ish cups Cooked Turkey, chopped
1 pound Mushrooms, sliced
1 large yellow Onion, spiralized (or sliced very thin)
1 large Zucchini, spiralized (or julienned)
1/4 cup Sherry
2 Tablespoons Spelt flour
1 Tablespoon Butter
1/2 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Salt
a few twists of Black Pepper
1 cup Turkey Broth
2 Tablespoons Whipped Cream Cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan plus 2-3 Tablespoons for the top
1 Tablespoon Parsley, chopped
2 Tablespoon Black Olives, sliced
1 stalk Celery, sliced thin
1/4 cup Peas

Send zucchini and onion through the spiralizer and set aside.

Microwave frozen peas and celery for 2 minutes. Set aside. Saute onion till golden. Remove from pan and set aside. Saute mushrooms till golden. Remove from pan and set aside. Saute zucchini. Drain any liquid. Add sauteed mushrooms and onions back to pan. Add turkey (a little less or more is fine.)

Add sherry and cook till 1/2 liquid is reduced. Make a well in the center of the pan and add butter and flour, stir and cook a minute till paste forms. Add seasonings. Slowly add turkey broth and stir till all is coated and mixture bubbles and thickens slightly. Add cream cheese and Parmesan. Add peas, celery, parsley and sliced olives. Stir till well combined and heated through.

Pour into an oven safe casserole dish. Sprinkle with a little more Parmesan.

Broil 4-5 minutes till top is golden.

You can use any broth. I lucked out and won an assortment from Pacific Foods the other day so I had my pick. I love the turkey broth, it's got a hint of rosemary that I think is perfect with this dish.

My pantry is stocked so prepare for the protein packed soup and casserole extravaganza coming soon.

Other Leftover Thanksgiving Dishes...

Shelly's Green Bean Casserole Stuffed Mushrooms
Shelly's Lazy Chili Rellano Casserole
Shelly's Thanksgiving Cranberry Protein Shake
Shelly's Sante Fe Turkey Bites (aka crustless quiches)
Shelly's 5 Minute Cranberry Protein Cake
Shelly's Cranberry Protein Souffle
Shelly's Turkey Squash Casserole

Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving to all my family & friends! I am thankful for all of you xo