Quick Healthy Lunch Snapshot: Put Leftovers to Use
Whenever you find yourself in need for a quick lunch, whether you are running late to work or rushing to get the kids ready to head out the door, it’s always a good idea to access what you already have. Before you go out and spend $15 on an over-priced salad or sub, consider putting your leftovers to use first. It may not always come out pretty, but I can guarantee you’ll save money, feel good about what you’re putting into your body, and perhaps invent a new favorite recipe. Hey, you never know!
Here’s what I concocted this afternoon when crunched for time:
{sorry, this pic was taken from my Droid. Told you, I was pressed for time}
about 1/2 c. leftover brown rice spaghetti + few tablespoons of all-natural garlic marinara sauce + steamed broccoli & spinach from last night’s meal + a few baby bella mushrooms + 1/4 c. chickpeas + touch of freshly grated parmesan cheese + dash of garlic powder & black pepper
And there you have it. A lunch made in minutes. What’s your favorite way to put leftovers to use? Have you ever created a new favorite recipe based on a leftover combo?
XoXo,
February 29th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
This sounds DELISH. We tend to make large batches of generic foods…like brown rice, cabbage, etc. Then we’ll use that stuff to just mix up something seasoned for dinner, like a single serving of stir fry. Saves us a lot of thinking. =)
February 29th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
This looks awesome. I love stir-frying everything altogether. It’s always a delicious yummy way to have a quick dinner!
February 29th, 2012 at 10:12 pm
@Clair That’s a great idea Clair! It’s always nice to have something healthy on hand for a quick, go-to meal. I’m sure it saves LOTS of time and thinking!
February 29th, 2012 at 10:12 pm
@Sara Thanks! It is really fun to mix everything together and come up with a new creation 😉
March 1st, 2012 at 9:19 am
That lunch sounds really good! I always have PB & Jelly around the house, so when I am really pressed for a quick lunch, I will have a PB& J sandwich!
March 3rd, 2012 at 3:38 pm
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