Name: Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini (Dairy & Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 oz. chickpea spaghetti; 1/2 cup vegan butter; 3/4 cup vegan cashew cream cheese; 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. vegan parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup plant-based milk; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 1 tsp. onion salt; 2 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2/3 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth); 3 cups chopped cooked turkey; 1 cup vegan shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup gluten-free bread crumbs; Fresh parsley (diced)

Faced with an abundance of post-holiday turkey? Count yourself lucky! This dairy- and gluten-free tetrazzini is the leftover turkey casserole that’ll feed even the pickiest out-of-town guests for the rest of their stay. Cashew cream cheese, plant-based milk and vegan butter, mozzarella and parmesan make for an extra creamy, satisfying sauce. Chickpea pasta add yet another hidden plant-based ingredient to the deceivingly nutritious comfort food. Looking for more plant-based power? Mix in peas, corn or broccoli and the meal is complete.

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Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini (Dairy & Gluten-Free)

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 504 kcal

Author Liana Werner-Gray

Ingredients

8 oz. chickpea spaghetti
1/2 cup vegan butter
3/4 cup vegan cashew cream cheese
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. vegan parmesan cheese
3/4 cup plant-based milk
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. onion salt
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. pepper
2/3 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
3 cups chopped cooked turkey
1 cup vegan shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup gluten-free bread crumbs
Fresh parsley diced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In large pot, boil chickpea noodles 6-7 minutes or until al dente. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
In medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, plant-based milk, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion salt, vegan mozzarella, vegan parmesan and broth.
Mix in turkey chunks and noodles.
Pour mixture into casserole dish and top with additional parmesan and bread crumbs.
Bake 15 minutes. (Note: Pasta mixture should be golden and bubbling.)
Garnish with diced parsley.

Recipe Notes

Add a serving of vegetables to the dish by mixing in peas, corn or broccoli.
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Nutrition Facts

Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini (Dairy & Gluten-Free)

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 504 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 6g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 36mg12%

Sodium 850mg35%

Potassium 582mg17%

Carbohydrates 40g13%

Fiber 7g28%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 833IU17%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 122mg12%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.