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Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini and L-CARNITINE: Fat Burner!

Maria Emmerich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages Miracle Noodles OR Kelp Noodles or 4 cups zucchini into noodles
  • 3 cups diced leftover turkey
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • Optional additions: mushrooms peppers, onions, leeks

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease a 9×13″ casserole dish. Rinse Miracle Noodles under running water for a few minutes then pat them totally dry. OR Peel and cut zucchini into noodles using THIS tool: Joyce Chen Spiral Slicer. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan heat cream, broth and egg on low. Add 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, poultry seasoning, garlic powder & pepper and stir until melted. Do not boil. Stir in frozen cabbage and turkey. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile (if adding), melt butter or coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, leeks and bell pepper and saute until tender. Then add to turkey mixture.
  • Place noodles in the casserole dish. Sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper. Pour turkey mixture evenly over noodles and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil the last 10 minutes and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake 10 more minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON:
Traditional Tetrazzini = 504 calories, 20g fat, 34g protein, 44 carbs, 1 fiber
"Healthified" Tetrazzini = 270 calories, 17.9g fat, 26g protein, 3 carbs, 1g fiber