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Break the Cycle of Food Waste: 65 Creative Ways to Use Leftovers

Are you tired of throwing away good food? Do you want to reduce your environmental impact and save money on groceries? Look no further! We’ve got 65 creative ways to use leftovers, from soups to salads, and from bread to bananas.

Pasta

• Curried Noodle Patties: Turn last night’s soggy spaghetti into crispy patties with tofu and spices.
• Spaghetti Frittata: Combine cooked pasta with eggs, milk, and veggies for a protein-packed breakfast.
• Crisp-Fried Pasta With Egg, Goat Cheese, and Tomatoes: Transform plain pasta into a gourmet meal with a single skillet.

Bread

• French Onion Soup: Use stale bread to make a nutritious and flavorful soup.
• Breadcrumbs: Freeze half a loaf of bread and turn it into crumbs for future baking or pan-frying.
• Croutons: Season bread cubes with butter, salt, and herbs for a tasty salad topping.

Cheese

• Fromage Fort: Blend leftover cheeses with garlic, wine, and herbs for a protein- and calcium-packed meal.
• Mac ‘n Cheese: Mix and match different varieties of cheese for a creamy, comforting dish.
• Fondue: Combine shredded cheese with wine and spices for a fun and easy appetizer.

Pizza

• Leftover Pizza Quiche: Transform leftover slices into a gasp-worthy meal with spinach, eggs, and ground meat.
• Frittata: Chop up leftover pizza and combine with eggs for a protein-packed breakfast.
• Omelet: Use leftover pizza toppings in a breakfast omelet for a power combination of protein and fiber.

Rice

• Healthier Rice Pudding: Use up leftover rice with honey, milk, and spices for a sweet and satisfying dessert.
• Veggie Fried Rice: Add eggs, beans, and veggies to leftover rice for a protein-packed meal.
• Arancini: Combine leftover rice with Arborio rice, butter, and Parmesan for crispy risotto balls.

Eggs

• Berry Pavlova: Use up egg whites to make a meringue dessert topped with berries and cream.
• Enriched Cream of Wheat With Egg and Vanilla: Add protein to your breakfast bowl with egg whites, milk, and cream of wheat.
• Egg Drop Soup: Combine eggs, veggies, and broth for a protein-packed soup.

Chicken and Turkey

• Chicken Soup: Use up leftover chicken to make a nutritious and comforting soup.
• Chicken Club Salad: Top a salad with leftover chicken, bacon, and avocado for a protein-packed meal.
• Mediterranean Chicken Wrap: Fill a whole-wheat tortilla with leftover chicken, veggies, and hummus.

Steak and Pork

• Steak Tortillas: Slice up leftover steak and serve with whole-wheat tortillas, lettuce, and tomato.
• Shepherd’s Pie: Combine leftover steak with potatoes, veggies, and cheese for a hearty meal.
• Steak Fried Rice: Add leftover steak to fried rice with eggs, beans, and veggies for a protein-packed meal.

Bananas

• Baked Banana Bread Doughnuts: Turn mushy bananas into delicious doughnuts with whole-wheat flour and Greek yogurt.
• Banana Bites: Freeze bananas, dip them in chocolate, and roll them in toppings for a healthy snack.
• Banana Ice Cream: Blend frozen bananas with milk and peanut butter for a creamy and nutritious dessert.

Tortilla Chips

• Chicken Tortilla Soup: Combine tortilla chips with chicken broth, beans, and veggies for a comforting soup.
• Eggs With Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese: Crush up tortilla chips and add to scrambled eggs with salsa and cheese.
• Pinto Beans With Tortilla-Cheese Crust: Use crushed tortilla chips to make a crunchy crust for pinto beans with cheese and veggies.

Vegetables

• Vegetable Smoothie: Blend broccoli leaves, celery, ginger, apple, and parsley for a healthy and filling smoothie.
• Vegetable Soup: Use up leftover veggies to make a nutritious and comforting soup.
• Pickled Vegetables: Preserve veggies by pickling them in vinegar and spices.

Fish

• Fish Tacos: Use leftover cooked fish to make tacos with veggies and whole-wheat tortillas.
• Spinach and Shrimp Salad With Chili Dressing: Combine leftover shrimp with spinach, veggies, and chili dressing for a protein-packed salad.
• Salmon Chowder: Use up leftover cooked salmon to make a nutritious and comforting chowder.

Break the cycle of food waste and get creative with your leftovers!