What’s the one question we all ask ourselves the day after Thanksgiving? What to do with those turkey leftovers! This continues to occupy my thoughts throughout Thanksgiving weekend. I’m reminded every time I open the fridge. I ponder how to salvage the remains of a feast that’s gone from “must have’s” to “must go’s.” My Low-Carb Turkey Hash is the answer to that perennial Thanksgiving question, what to do with leftover turkey?!
Easy Low-Carb Turkey Hash Recipe
Low-Carb Turkey Hash is made with 3 main ingredients. Onion, squash, and turkey form this incredible low-carb comfort food. These leftovers will warm your belly and empty your refrigerator the day after Thanksgiving. I’ve been gluten-free since I was diagnosed with celiac in 1998, so this, like all of my recipes is a gluten-free turkey hash!
Thanksgiving Leftovers
I often have leftover squash or pumpkin after Thanksgiving. That’s because I usually make extra for my beloved Vegan Pumpkin Pie. If you want to learn how to cook pumpkin from scratch instead of using the stuff from the can, check out my How to Roast Pumpkin post.
You may want to try throwing some leftover greens such as brussel sprouts, kale, or spinach in this hash. The sky’s the limit when it comes to making dishes out of Thanksgiving leftovers. This is a basic recipe template for you. Feel free to add herbs and spices and throw in everything but the kitchen sink. We love this topped with leftover Cranberry Cherry Sauce.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cups squash or pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup chicken stock or Kettle & Fire Bone Broth
- 2 cups turkey, diced
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Heat olive oil in a 9 inch skillet
- Sauté onion for 10-15 minutes, until caramelized
- Add squash or pumpkin, cover skillet and cook 10 minutes
- Add stock, cover and cook an additional 10 minutes
- Add turkey, salt, and pepper and cook 10 minutes
- Serve
The trick with this turkey hash is to let the squash (or pumpkin) get nice and soft. You can also try using pre-cooked squash leftovers as mentioned above. This will reduce your cooking time. My husband is not a fan of leftovers and he devoured this when I served it to him.
Low-Carb Turkey Leftovers Recipes
Here are some other Thanksgiving turkey leftover recipes for you!
- Leftover Turkey Sandwich
- Coconut Chicken Soup (turkey instead of chicken)
- Paleo Chicken Noodle Soup (turkey instead of chicken)
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives, I first published this recipe in 2012.
seachef says
Any way you can you add the calories after the recipes? BTW this was delicious.
Elana says
Seachef, for more on nutrition info please go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/
So glad to hear this was delicious!
Elana
Lillian says
I loved this recipe. it was so easy and so delicious. I have tried many of your recipes and they all are delicious. Turkey Hash. will be a regular dish of mine from now on. thank you elana.
Elana says
You’re welcome Lillian! I’m so happy to hear you loved this recipe and that it was easy and delicious!
Iritana says
Hi, I was just wondering if you can freeze this meal and reheat it???
Elana says
Iritana, I haven’t tried that so not sure, if you do please let us know how it goes :-)
Rebecca Lupie says
Made this tonight for dinner. YUM! I enjoy your recipes greatly. Thanks!!!
Elana says
Rebecca, thanks for letting me know this recipe is YUM!
Valerie says
This was amazing on a bed of fresh baby kale! Thank you!
Elana says
Valerie, I’m so happy to hear this is amazing!
Michelle P says
I made this turkey squash hash tonite and it was great! My squash didn’t mush up like it said it should, so I just used my mashed to mush some of them up. I also added rosemary and poultry seasoning it was very tasty! Thank you!
Elana says
Michelle, you’re welcome!
Laurie says
This was delicious! I am on day 8 of Whole30 and because of an egg allergy, have had a hard time finding breakfast options. Easy and delicious. I learned of several allergies a couple years ago – gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, chicken and peanuts – so in some ways, Whole30 has not been as tough for me, except that it is even more limiting and a number of meal options call for things I can’t have. So thanks for this!
Elana says
Laurie, I’m so happy to hear this is delicious!!!
Ashleigh says
Elana,
This. Was. AMAZING! Such a simple idea, but delicious.
For anyone wanting some different ideas to use this recipe as a base, I modified it a bit:
– added a clove of garlic, cooked at the onion stage
– added some cubed zucchini, cooked at the pumpkin stage
– added roughly 3/4 cup of homemade chicken stock in addition (the extra liquid was necessary because I added the zucchini
– added some italian herbs
– used chicken instead of turkey (we only had chicken leftovers)
My partner looooooved it(he doesn’t like vegies much). It turned out tasting a LOT like roast chicken stuffing. I plan to use this recipe idea as a base for different vegie combinations – thanks Elana!!!
Elana says
Ashleigh, thanks for letting me know this is AMAZING!
Stacy says
Hey Elana. Could this dish be made with sweet potatoes instead of squash?
Elana says
Stacy, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Cat says
This is such a wonderful and simple recipe. My family inhaled a double recipe of this. We liked it with cranberry sauce on top.
Elana says
Cat, thanks for letting me know this is a wonderful and simple recipe :-)
Jana says
Thank you very very much for sharing your wonderful recipes! I was in charge of the big Thanksgiving meal this year in my family, and most of the recipes I made and shared were from you! And everyone LOVED them, and we felt so good after eating them. I’m so grateful for your website. You’re so talented.
Elana says
Jana, thanks for your kind words! I’m so glad you are enjoying my recipes :-)
Mike says
Excellent dish. Try making it with a touch of Butternut squashseed oil to compliment the Olive Oil. I’ve been reading your blog for a while now Elana. Happy cooking
Elana says
Mike, thanks for letting me know this is an excellent dish!
Gluten-free Gadabout says
Pumpkkn turkey hash— wow, what a fantastic item for a warming holiday delight. I love this kind of comfort food with a healthy basis.
Elana says
Thanks!
Megan@BlueStarVermont.com says
I am sending one more great big THANK YOU to you for another gem of a recipe and for the all insights I gained from all your work through this year. What you do has touched so many others.
Elana says
Megan, thanks for your wonderful words! You made my day. I’m so happy to hear this is a gem of a recipe :-)
Monica says
Dear Elana, I have discovered you and your website just few days ago and since then I have been spending hours reading recipes and getting into coconut flour cooking with you.
I am more than happy leaving behind all unhealthy food that tastes good for a second and makes me sick for long.
I am 35 now, but all my life I have suffered from headaches and bloated stomach. In last years I have developed undefined heart condition, constant inflammation, Candida and terrible migraines. I always new it was because of bad food but didn’t know how and what to eat and why. I started Paleo diet 3 weeks ago and I know and already feel it is going to change my life.
It’s because of you and your blog I am super happy to go new way, I see the ocean of new meals and flavours and there is no regret that I will never eat again my favourite butter croissants.
Thank you for sharing with us!
All the best for you and your beautiful family.
With love,
Monica from London
xxx
Elana says
Monica, what an incredible comment! Thanks for touching my heart :-)
Olivia@ OmNom Love says
Yum! Thanks for the great recipe! We ended up with a whole leftover turkey breast, so I’m sure we’ll have plenty of turkey to make this. ;)
Elana says
Olivia, you’re welcome!
Carolyn says
Just want to say how THANKFUL I am for your cookbooks and website. You have enhanced our lives immeasurably. Happy holidays.
Elana says
Carolyn, I’m so happy to hear that you are enjoying my cookbooks and website!