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Turkey bowl a perfect recipe for leftovers

What do you do with Thanksgiving leftovers or really anytime you have a lot of leftovers? This turkey bowl is an answer.

You can use your leftover stuffing, turkey and vegetables or use whatever cooked meat or vegetables you have in your fridge. Use this recipe as a guide for amounts and how to use them.

Helpful Hints

You can use microwaveable rice instead of orzo to save time.

Place the frozen corn kernels in a colander and run warm water through them to quickly defrost.

Use a bowl that will comfortably fit the ingredients, or use a plate if you don’t have a large bowl.

Countdown

Place water for orzo on to boil.

Microwave broccoli florets.

Prepare ingredients.

Assemble the bowls.

Shopping List

To buy: 1 package orzo, 1 bunch broccoli florets, 1 container cherry tomatoes, 1 package frozen corn kernels, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 head of lettuce or 1 package shredded lettuce, 1 bottle reduced-fat oil and vinegar dressing and 3/4 pound cooked deli turkey breast if not using your leftover turkey.

Staples: olive oil.

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