Too early to think about leftover turkey? Transform your leftovers into this tasty, quick hash using turkey, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes. And you don't need to wait for turkey leftovers. You can buy roasted turkey pieces in the meat department or roasted turkey in the deli. If you buy deli meat, ask them to slice it thick so you can cut it into cubes.
This is a one-pot meal that tastes great the second day. Double the recipe if you have time and save the rest for another day. It also freezes well.
Helpful Hints:
_ Any type of vegetables and potato can be used. Follow the guideline of the recipe for the amounts needed.
_ If you have chicken or other soup on hand, use that instead of water in the recipe.
_ Any type of shredded cheese can be used.
_ 2 garlic cloves crushed can be used instead of minced garlic.
Countdown:
_ Prepare ingredients.
_ Microwave the potatoes.
_ Make the hash.
Fred Tasker's wine suggestion: This rich dish would be great with a rich, aromatic white viognier.
Shopping List:
Here are the ingredients you'll need for tonight's Dinner in Minutes.
To buy: { pound sweet potatoes, 1 bunch celery, } pound roast turkey, 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce and 1 small package shredded, reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese.
Staples: canola oil, onion, minced garlic, salt and black peppercorns.
