It is not uncommon for hostesses to find excess products or prepared dishes after a holiday or lunch. You can reduce food waste and save money by using food leftovers for new recipes.
Make a sandwich
Use lavash or a baguette as the base. If you have leftover chicken or vegetables, chop them up, add grated cheese and mayonnaise. Spread everything on the base. The sandwich is delicious to eat hot or cold.
Leftovers from today’s dinner – tomorrow’s lunch
This approach saves time and money. Place what’s left in a container. If necessary, add a side dish or a piece of chicken or a cutlet. You won’t have to go to a café for lunch.
Season the dish
Sometimes leftovers are tied to the desire for a new flavor. Sauté onions, add chopped tomatoes and bell peppers, season with spices, and simmer. Mix all this with the uneaten dish.
Baked vegetables
Sometimes hostesses play a trick and cook a little more than needed. Baked peppers, zucchini, and eggplant are convenient to use in salads, soups, sandwiches, or simply as a side dish for meat.
Make a casserole
This is the perfect way to use leftovers stored in the fridge. Combine everything in a baking dish, add boiled rice or mashed potatoes. Mix the components, sprinkle with cheese, and place in the oven.
Make a side dish
If you have leftover rice, add chicken, sautéed vegetables, and season with chili pepper. Simmer everything in a pan. You can add raw eggs and mix.
Make breadcrumbs
If bread has been stored in the fridge for a long time, don’t rush to throw it away. Cut it into small pieces and toast in the oven. They can be used as croutons or ground to make breadcrumbs.
Prepare Italian pasta
Sauté vegetables in olive oil with garlic. Add tomato sauce and the leftover pasta. Serve hot, sprinkled with grated cheese.
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