13 Clever And Healthy Ways To Transform Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

Arguably the leftovers are the best part of the Thanksgiving feast. Don't get stuck in a rut with that same 'ol boring turkey sandwich on standard white bread, get creative and healthy – eat up those leftovers in style and guilt-free.

1. Thanksgiving Leftovers Pizza

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This updated version of the classic leftover sandwich is sure to make the day after Thanksgiving your new favorite holiday! Customize this pizza to whatever you have on-hand, just don't skip on the cranberry sauce. Use your favorite pizza crust or opt for the grain-free crust recipe included. Recipe here.

2. Turkey Tortilla Soup

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This soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Change up the standard chicken for your leftover turkey and take it to a whole new level. Recipe here.

3. Turkey Apple Quesadillas with Creamy Pumpkin BBQ Sauce

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After a day full of dishes, this one pan recipe is a breeze to make and it's packed with protein, calcium, fiber and more. Recipe here.

4. Slow-Cooker Turkey & Mushroom Soup With Ginger & Kombu

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Don't slave over the stove another minute. You've put your time in. Sit back and let your slow cooker do all the work. Recipe here.

5. Arugula Pesto Turkey Tartine

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Take that leftover turkey and make yourself this beautiful open faced tartine. A fun combo between a Turkey Sandwich and a Caprese Panini with homemade arugula pesto. Recipe here.

6. Paleo Thanksgiving Leftovers "Sandwich"

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The classic leftovers sandwich gets a makeover. Ditch the bread and opt for sweet potato "buns" instead. Recipe here.

7. Cranberry Pecan Crusted Salmon

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Grab that leftover cranberry sauce and get creative. Slathered on top of some salmon and crusted with pecans - this sweet, savory and tart dish is the perfect lightened up post-Thanksgiving meal. Recipe here.

8. Turkey Wild Rice Chili

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This simple, comforting and spicy turkey wild rice chili is an incredible and unique way to use up all that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Recipe here.

9. Thanksgiving Leftovers Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

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Did you know that cranberry sauce makes an epic salad dressing? Cuz it does. Load the leftovers up on your greens and enjoy this beautiful, fuss-free salad. Recipe here.

10. Butternut Squash Chai Smoothie

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This warming, spiced smoothie is the perfect use for that leftover squash or pumpkin puree. Whip it up in the morning for a tasty breakfast treat! Recipe here.

11. The Ultimate Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich

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Ditch the boring white bread, make yourself some tasty paleo sandwich bread and stack the leftovers high in this ultimate leftover sandwich. Recipe here.

12. Leftover Turkey Soup with Root Vegetables

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DO NOT, I repeat, do not throw away those turkey bones. Make soup. It's the gift that keeps on giving. Recipe here.

13. Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Sauce Salad

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This is an updated version of your classic chicken salad, using up leftover turkey and cranberry sauce. Eat it as is, on top of greens or as a sandwich. Recipe here.