Healthy Christmas leftovers recipes (2024)

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  • Turkey minestrone

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings

    A warm and comforting turkey soup recipe to put your Christmas leftovers to good use. Easy to prepare and low fat, this soup is a perfect post-Christmas pick me up

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Turkey stew

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.47 ratings

    Go classic with your turkey leftovers and whip up this healthy spice-filled stew with peppers and tomatoes

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.49 ratings

    Use up leftover roast or ready-cooked chicken in this healthy and warming soup, spiced with cumin and chilli

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Moroccan turkey salad

    A star rating of 3.3 out of 5.4 ratings

    Use up abundant roast meat in a healthy salad with aubergine, tomatoes, pomegranate and mint

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Turkey cobb salad

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Enjoy this turkey cobb salad as a healthy party platter to use up Christmas leftovers. It's full of vibrant flavours like pancetta, avocado, eggs, chicory and tomatoes

    • 37 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • Toasted sesame sprouts

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Flavour versatile brussels sprouts with mirin, soy, sesame and chilli and serve as a healthy side dish

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Spicy vegetable egg fried rice

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.13 ratings

    Spice up your vegetarian fried rice with this easy recipe and feel free to mix things up with different veg

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Moroccan roasted vegetable soup

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.48 ratings

    Roasted roots are perfect for making soup- we used parsnips, butternut squash and carrots, flavoured with ras el hanout spice mix

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4 out of 5.12 ratings

    Do something different with your eggs and smoked salmon by baking into a bread roll for an extra special brunch

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.6 ratings

    Brussels sprouts aren’t just for Christmas – add them to a healthy noodle pot for extra nutrition and crunch

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Thai chicken salad

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.11 ratings

    This salad couldn't be easier to make - simply shred leftover cooked chicken and mix with Asian flavours, tropical fruit, cashew nuts and herbs

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Boxing Day soup

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.11 ratings

    Use up your leftover Christmas Day vegetables to make this healthy, comforting winter soup. It's a great way to get a bit of goodness after all the festive excess

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.7 ratings

    Use up leftover Christmas fruit and nuts in this superhealthy and super quick meal

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.9 ratings

    This bubble & squeak with sprouts, bacon and potato needn't be relegated to leftovers – it makes a great alternative to roasties

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.13 ratings

    Give yourself a low-fat treat with these super-quick sandwich tortillas - a fab way of using up leftover turkey

    • 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Cranberry chicken salad

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.4 ratings

    Use up leftover cranberry sauce in this healthy salad. Add a can of cannellini beans if you want to bulk it up

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.6 ratings

    A delicious, easy and superhealthy treat - counts as one of your 5-a-day

    • 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Warm cauliflower salad

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.52 ratings

    Cauliflower is often overlooked, but try it roasted in this winter salad for a plateful of crunchy goodness

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.3 ratings

    This is a delicious accompaniment to Christmas dinner, but is also a great way to use up those leftover cooked sprouts

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Turkey noodle soup

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.13 ratings

    Healthy, cheap and quick - this soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    Pea, ham and parsley are one of life's great combinations - this green salad with mustard dressing is simple, fresh and healthy

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Turkey tonnato salad

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Tuna mayo on turkey may sound like an odd combination, but trust us! This Italian-style light lunch dish is the perfect remedy for Christmas excesses

    • 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.26 ratings

    Use up a leftover chunk of ham in this healthy, but hearty, family supper

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
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