Name: Thanksgiving Leftover Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. leftover cranberry sauce -; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving -; 1 tbsp. mayonnaise -; 1 1/2 limes, divided -; 1/2 c. thinly sliced cabbage -; Kosher salt -; 1/4 c. leftover nuts and/or seeds, such as sesame seeds, peanuts, pecans, or spiced nuts -; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil -; 1/4 c. leftover stuffing, finely chopped -; 1 c. leftover gravy -; 1 to 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, plus 1 tbsp. sauce -; 1 tsp. ground cumin -; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano -; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon -; 1 tbsp. roughly chopped dark chocolate -; 1 1/2 c. shredded dark meat turkey -; 10 to 12 warm corn tortillas -; Chopped craisins and lime wedges, for serving -

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Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Thanksgiving Leftover Tacos

1. 2 tbsp. leftover cranberry sauce -

2. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving -

3. 1 tbsp. mayonnaise -

4. 1 1/2 limes, divided -

5. 1/2 c. thinly sliced cabbage -

6. Kosher salt -

7. 1/4 c. leftover nuts and/or seeds, such as sesame seeds, peanuts, pecans, or spiced nuts -

8. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil -

9. 1/4 c. leftover stuffing, finely chopped -

10. 1 c. leftover gravy -

11. 1 to 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, plus 1 tbsp. sauce -

12. 1 tsp. ground cumin -

13. 1/2 tsp. dried oregano -

14. 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon -

15. 1 tbsp. roughly chopped dark chocolate -

16. 1 1/2 c. shredded dark meat turkey -

17. 10 to 12 warm corn tortillas -

18. Chopped craisins and lime wedges, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Thanksgiving Leftover Tacos

1. Stage

In a large bowl, whisk cranberry sauce, parsley, mayonnaise, and juice of 1 lime. Add cabbage and toss until coated; season with salt and set aside.

2. Stage

In a large, dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast nuts and/or seeds, swirling pan and tossing often, until fragrant and beginning to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.

3. Stage

Wipe out pan. Heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add stuffing and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

4. Stage

In a blender, blend gravy, chiles, adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, juice of remaining 1/2 lime, and toasted nuts until smooth.

5. Stage

Wipe out skillet. Pour in sauce and add chocolate. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted, about 1 minute. Add turkey and cook, stirring, until shreds separate and are warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes more.

6. Stage

Build tacos by piling tortillas with turkey, reserved slaw, stuffing croutons, craisins, and parsley. Serve with lime wedges alongside.