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,
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. =)
This looks awesome. I love stir-frying everything altogether. It’s always a delicious yummy way to have a quick dinner!
@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!
@Sara Thanks! It is really fun to mix everything together and come up with a new creation 😉
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!
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