Keto Recipes with Leftover Turkey

After Thanksgiving, you’re probably left with a lot of leftover turkey. And while it’s delicious cold or in a sandwich, there are so many other ways to enjoy it. If you’re following a keto diet, you don’t have to sacrifice your health or your taste buds. There are plenty of keto leftover turkey recipes that are just as delicious as their traditional counterparts.

In this collection, you’ll find a variety of keto leftover turkey recipes to choose from, including soups, casseroles, salads, and wraps. These recipes are all low in carbs and high in protein, making them perfect for anyone following a keto diet.

Turkey Tiki Masala

A pot of masala made with leftover turkey. — Photo Credit: Gypsy Plate.

This keto dish uses leftover turkey to make an aromatic and delicious dish. Serve this on a chilly early winter day for a meal that feels cozy, and puts your leftovers to work in the best way.

Get the recipe: Turkey tiki masala.

Keto Turkey Soup

a bowl of soup with chunks of turkey and veggies. — Photo Credit: Keto Focus.

This turkey soup is so good that you will want to make it with your Thanksgiving leftovers every year. It is light, yet satisfying and makes a great change of pace from all of the heavy and indulgent foods of the season.

Get the recipe: Keto turkey soup.

Turkey Salad

A salad sandwich made of turkey chunks. — Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

Dice your leftover turkey and blend it into the best salad sandwich. You can skip the bun and serve this in a low carb tortilla, or on cloud bread if you prefer.

Get the recipe: Turkey salad.

Turkey Cauliflower Rice Soup

A bowl of soup with cauliflower rice and chunks of turkey and carrots. — Photo Credit: Dr. Davinah’s Eats.

Make this soup with cauliflower rice with chunks of leftover turkey. You can have this ten ingredient soup on the table in just 30 minutes for a wholesome and hearty dinner.

Get the recipe: Turkey cauliflower rice soup.

Turkey Tacos

Turkey taco meat in a bowl with seasonings. — Photo Credit: Cook Clean Repeat.

While this recipe uses ground turkey, you can totally dice up your leftover holiday bird and use it in place. Your family will love this fresh flavor. Skip the shell, or make a cheese shell for a keto twist on a family favorite easy meal.

Get the recipe: Turkey tacos.

Bell Pepper Turkey Sandwiches

Turkey and cheese in a bell pepper bun. — Photo Credit: Keto Focus.

Make a leftover turkey sandwich with chunks of breast meat and a bell pepper. Add some slices of cheese and you have the best keto sandwich! You are going to love the crunch bell peppers add as well as the flavor.

Get the recipe: Bell pepper turkey sandwiches.

Cheesy Mushroom Turkey Spaghetti Squash

A stuffed spaghetti squash with mushrooms and turkey. — Photo Credit: Three Olives Branch.

This stuffed spaghetti squash is sure to be a family favorite use of leftovers! It combines turkey chunks, mushrooms and loads of cheese for a really flavorful keto dish. You will love the fresh flavors this easy low carb dish brings to the table.

Get the recipe: Cheesy mushroom turkey spaghetti squash.

Leftover Turkey Casserole

A casserole of cheesy spaghetti squash and turkey chunks. — Photo Credit: Joy Filled Eats.

This keto casserole puts your leftover turkey to work to make the cheesiest casserole. It has spaghetti squash included for great flavor and texture.

Get the recipe: Leftover turkey casserole.

Turkey and Cauliflower Soup

A bowl of turkey, carrot and rice soup. — Photo Credit: The Clean Eating Couple.

This soup is the definition of cozy! It can also be made keto and paleo easily. Use cauliflower rice for a delicious use of your leftover holiday turkey.

Get the recipe: Turkey and cauliflower soup.

Leftover Turkey Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

A bowl of salad with butternut squash, turkey and brussels sprouts. — Photo Credit: Bobbi’s Cozy Kitchen.

This salad is packed with fresh flavors! Chunks of leftover turkey, butternut squash and brussels sprouts are drizzled with a delectable cranberry vinaigrette for a lunch that you will love.

Get the recipe: Leftover turkey salad.

Turkey Stew

A bowl of stew with turkey and mushrooms. — Photo Credit: Bobbi’s Cozy Kitchen.

This turkey stew is the perfect use of your holiday leftovers. It has mushrooms, leeks and turnips to fill the family up with a hearty dish that everyone will love. This might be the stew that makes leftovers an exciting option for your family.

Get the recipe: Turkey stew.

Turkey Lettuce Sloppy Joes

Lettuce cups filled with turkey, cheese and thousand island dressing. — Photo Credit: Joy Filled Eats.

This Jersey style lettuce wrap is so good. Use leftovers from Thanksgiving and add cheese and thousand island dressing. You are going to love the flavor of this easy lunch!

Get the recipe: Turkey lettuce sloppy joes.

Instant Pot Turkey Soup

A bowl of soup with turkey, carrots and celery. — Photo Credit: I Hacked Diabetes.

This soup cooks in an instant! With chunks of turkey from Thanksgiving, carrot and celery slices and the best savory broth, you will want to grab a second bowl of this cozy soup.

Get the recipe: Instant pot turkey soup.

Leftover Turkey Stir Fry

A stir fry made of turkey and broccoli. — Photo Credit: Low Carb Africa.

Make this stir fry with your holiday leftovers. Use the turkey and the remnants of the veggie tray to whip this easy and healthy family meal that has as much flavor as it does color.

Get the recipe: Turkey stir fry.