Are you looking for an incredible way to transform your leftover turkey into a fresh, exciting meal? This healthy turkey wrap recipe is exactly what you need! Unlike traditional cold sandwiches or wraps, this recipe offers a unique and satisfying twist by serving the wraps *warm*, making it an ideal choice for a comforting dinner. I’m a firm believer that turkey leftovers are almost as good as the holiday meal itself. In fact, I often cook a larger turkey than strictly necessary, just to ensure I have plenty of delicious remnants to work with. Turkey is a special occasion in my kitchen, and I love to savor it in every possible form!

Even if you don’t have an abundance of post-Thanksgiving turkey, don’t worry! This incredible healthy turkey wrap only requires a couple of cups of cooked turkey, making it incredibly accessible. It’s not just delicious; it’s also wonderfully healthy and Weight Watchers friendly, clocking in at only 5 WW points per serving. This recipe is perfect for repurposing holiday leftovers, but its quick preparation also makes it a fantastic option for busy weeknight dinners or a speedy, nutritious lunch any time of the year. You can easily pack it in a lunchbox for a wholesome meal on the go, proving that healthy eating can be both convenient and incredibly flavorful.

Why You’ll Adore These Healthy Turkey Wraps

• Served Warm for Ultimate Comfort: Forget cold, uninspired wraps! This recipe stands out because it’s served delightfully warm, offering a comforting and satisfying meal that feels more like a proper dinner than a simple snack. The warmth really brings out the flavors of the ingredients.
• Hearty & Wholesome: Unlike many lighter lunch wraps, this turkey wrap is substantial enough to serve as a complete, stand-alone meal. Packed with protein and fiber-rich vegetables, it will keep you feeling full and energized without weighing you down.
• Remarkably Healthy: Prioritizing your well-being, this wrap is incredibly light and loaded with a vibrant array of fresh vegetables. It’s a truly healthy meal choice that doesn’t compromise on taste, aligning perfectly with a balanced diet and Weight Watchers goals.
• Brilliant Leftover Reinvention: Say goodbye to boring turkey sandwiches! This healthy wrap offers a creative and delicious way to breathe new life into your leftover turkey. It’s a fantastic solution for transforming holiday remnants into something truly special.
• Economical with Turkey: You don’t need a mountain of turkey for this recipe. Requiring only a couple of cups, it’s ideal for utilizing smaller amounts of leftovers efficiently, ensuring nothing goes to waste while still creating a fantastic meal.
• Effortlessly Easy to Make: With a quick, flavorful sauce, a simple stir-fry of fresh vegetables, and straightforward assembly, these wraps come together in a flash. It’s an excellent option for busy individuals who crave homemade, healthy food without spending hours in the kitchen.

This healthy turkey wrap was initially inspired by my popular Leftover Turkey Enchiladas recipe, which also features creative ways to use up holiday turkey. However, I particularly love these leftover turkey wraps because they truly embody what I consider a “dinner wrap.” They’re warm, hearty, and satisfying, making them perfect for an evening meal rather than just a quick lunch.

That being said, if you’re specifically searching for a cold turkey wrap for lunch to easily pack for work or school, you might also enjoy my Turkey Ranch Wrap! Both offer delicious ways to enjoy turkey, but this warm version brings a different kind of comfort and flavor profile.

🥘 Essential Ingredient Notes for Your Perfect Turkey Wrap

Crafting these delectable Thanksgiving leftover wraps requires a few key components. Let’s delve into what makes each ingredient special:

• The Flavor-Packed Sauce: This is where much of the magic happens! Our sauce combines the salty depth of soy sauce, the tangy sweetness of ketchup, bright lime juice, a touch of liquid honey for balance, aromatic fresh ginger, pungent garlic, a hint of olive oil, crunchy sesame seeds, and a touch of cornstarch to thicken it perfectly. The result is a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy glaze that beautifully coats the turkey and vegetables as they sauté.
• The Fresh & Hearty Filling: The star of the show is, of course, the leftover turkey (ideally cut into thin strips for even distribution and texture). Complementing the turkey are crisp bean sprouts, sweet snow peas, finely grated carrots for a touch of sweetness and crunch, vibrant red bell peppers for color and a mild pepper flavor, fresh cilantro for herbaceous brightness, and thinly sliced green onions for a gentle oniony kick. This combination ensures every bite is packed with texture and nutrients.
• Large, Flexible Tortillas: While I prefer to use large flour tortillas for their pliability and classic wrap texture, feel free to choose your favorite. Whole wheat tortillas add extra fiber, gluten-free options are perfect for dietary needs, and spinach or other flavored tortillas can add an extra layer of taste. The key is using tortillas large enough to hold all the delicious filling without tearing.

📖 Creative Variations & Easy Substitutions

One of the best things about this healthy turkey wrap recipe is its versatility. Feel free to customize it to your taste or what you have on hand:

• For a Spicy Kick: If you love a bit of heat, simply add a pinch of chili pepper flakes to the skillet while the vegetables are cooking. A drizzle of sriracha sauce inside the finished wrap also works wonders for an extra fiery punch.
• Grilled Panini Style: For an added layer of texture and warmth, consider pressing your assembled wraps in a panini press. This creates a beautifully crispy exterior and a wonderfully melted, gooey interior.
• Go Gluten-Free: Easily adapt this recipe for a gluten-free diet by simply opting for your favorite brand of gluten-free tortillas. The filling itself is naturally gluten-free.
• Low-Carb Option: To reduce the carbohydrate count, choose low-carb tortillas. For an even lighter, carb-free alternative, transform these into delicious lettuce wraps by using large, sturdy lettuce leaves (like butter lettuce or romaine) instead of tortillas.
• Naturally Dairy-Free: This recipe is already fantastic for those avoiding dairy, as all the ingredients are naturally dairy-free, making it a safe and delicious option for many.
• Alternative Onions: While green onions add a mild, fresh flavor, finely diced red onion can also be used in the sauté for a sharper, more pungent taste that some prefer.
• Turkey Alternatives: Don’t limit yourself to just leftover roast turkey! You can also use sliced deli turkey meat for a quicker preparation, or even cooked ground turkey breast. Keep in mind that using dark turkey meat might slightly increase the Weight Watchers points compared to lean white meat.
• Additional Veggie Boosters: Enhance the nutritional content and flavor profile by adding other quick-cooking vegetables. Baby spinach, shredded cabbage, or even thinly sliced mushrooms would make excellent additions to the filling.

🔪 How to Craft These Healthy Turkey Wraps (with Leftover Turkey)

Making these healthy turkey wraps is a straightforward process, combining tender leftover turkey with perfectly sautéed and fresh vegetables to create a symphony of flavors and textures.

First, let’s prepare the irresistible sauce and the flavorful filling:

1. Step 1: Create the Signature Sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, ketchup, honey, lime juice, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, olive oil, sesame seeds, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the sauce is well combined. This ensures a smooth, even coating for your filling.

2. Step 2: Sauté the Veggies and Add Turkey. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the bean sprouts, snow peas, green onions, and red bell pepper to the pan. Sauté these vibrant vegetables for about 5 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly but retain a pleasant crispness. Then, introduce your thinly sliced leftover turkey and pour the prepared sauce over everything, stirring to coat evenly.

3. Step 3: Finish Cooking Until Thickened. Continue to cook the mixture for another 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. During this time, the vegetables will soften further, the turkey will heat through, and the sauce will beautifully thicken to a glossy consistency, clinging perfectly to all the ingredients.

Now, it’s time to assemble your delicious wraps:

1. Prepare Your Tortilla: Lay one large tortilla flat on a clean cutting board or a plate. This provides a stable surface for assembly.
2. Add the Filling: Spoon approximately ⅛ of the warm turkey and vegetable mix onto the center of the tortilla. Don’t overfill, or it will be difficult to roll. Then, sprinkle a portion of the fresh grated carrots and chopped cilantro over the hot filling for added crunch and fresh flavor.
3. Fold the Sides: Gently fold the left and right sides of the tortilla inward, towards the center of the filling. This creates a neat pocket that will help contain your delicious ingredients.
4. Fold Up the Bottom: Next, fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up and over the filling, tucking it in snugly.
5. Roll to the Top: Finally, roll the entire wrap tightly from the bottom upward towards the top edge. Continue rolling until you have a compact, cylinder-shaped wrap.

*For a visual guide, be sure to check out the video below that demonstrates exactly how to fold a wrap perfectly!

🎥 Watch How to Fold Your Perfect Wrap!

If you’re new to making wraps or just want a clear visual demonstration, this video is for you! Learn the best technique to fold your tortilla for these healthy turkey wraps, ensuring all your delicious filling stays neatly tucked inside: How to make tortilla wraps!

🥗 What to Serve with Your Healthy Leftover Turkey Wraps?

These delicious turkey wraps are incredibly versatile and pair wonderfully with a variety of side dishes to complete your meal:

• Classic Soup Pairing: My absolute favorite accompaniment is a comforting bowl of Roasted Tomato Basil Soup. The tangy sweetness of tomato soup beautifully complements the savory flavors of the wrap.
• Hearty Soup Options: Beyond tomato soup, these turkey wraps also harmonize perfectly with other creamy or chunky soups. Consider my Healthy Creamy Corn Chowder for a sweet and savory match, or a bowl of my Easy Healthy Minestrone Soup (as pictured) for a robust and vegetable-packed side.

If you’re looking for lighter, fresh sides, these turkey wraps are also excellent with a vibrant salad like my Spinach Strawberry Pecan Salad, which offers a delightful mix of sweet and savory. Alternatively, a crunchy and flavorful vegetable side like this Quick Cucumber Kimchi adds a unique and zesty element to your meal, creating a well-rounded and exciting dining experience.

🔢 Weight Watchers Friendly & Low-Fat

These leftover turkey wraps are an excellent choice for those mindful of their diet, being wonderfully low-fat and perfectly Weight Watchers friendly at just 5 WW points per wrap. If you’re looking to further reduce the point count, consider opting for a lighter, low-calorie tortilla option. For an even more significant reduction in carbs and calories, you can easily transform these into delicious lettuce wraps by simply replacing the tortilla with large, crisp lettuce leaves. This modification makes them an even lighter, guilt-free meal, perfect for any healthy eating plan.

🌡️ Storage Tips for Your Turkey Wraps

Proper storage ensures your healthy turkey wraps remain fresh and delicious for future enjoyment:

• Prep Ahead (Unassembled): If you wish to prepare components in advance, cook the vegetables and turkey in the sauce as directed. Store this “wet” filling mixture separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Keep dry ingredients like tortillas and grated carrots in their own containers. Combine everything just before you’re ready to serve.
• Assembled Wraps: If you need to assemble the wraps ahead of time, it’s crucial to wrap them exceptionally well. First, individually wrap each turkey wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then enclose it in aluminum foil. This dual-layer protection helps prevent them from becoming soggy and keeps them fresh. Store these in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Freezing is Not Recommended: Unfortunately, the ingredients in these wraps, particularly the fresh vegetables and tortillas, do not hold up well to freezing. The texture can become mushy and unpleasant upon thawing, so it’s best to enjoy them fresh or within a couple of days from refrigeration.

💡 Top Tip for Perfect Wraps

The golden rule for serving these turkey wraps at their best is to avoid assembling them too far in advance of eating. If the warm, saucy filling sits inside the tortilla for too long, the tortilla can absorb too much moisture and become soggy. For the optimal experience – maximum flavor and best texture – ideally, you should prepare and serve the wraps immediately, or at least within 10-15 minutes of assembly. This ensures the tortilla remains soft yet pliable, and the filling is perfectly warm and fresh.

👪 Adjustable Serving Size

This leftover turkey wrap recipe is designed to yield 8 delicious servings, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prepping for the week. However, its flexibility allows you to easily adjust the quantity to suit your needs. You can halve the recipe for a smaller household, or double or even triple it for entertaining a crowd. Simply navigate to the recipe card below, click on the serving number, and select your desired number of servings. The ingredient amounts will automatically adjust, ensuring perfect proportions every time.

❔ Frequently Asked Questions About Healthy Turkey Wraps

📋 More Delightful Holiday Leftover Turkey Recipes

If you find yourself with more turkey than these delicious wraps can handle, don’t fret! Here are more fantastic ways to use up those precious holiday leftovers:

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