Leftovers

Leftovers....they are kind of like the ugly stepsister in my kitchen. Nobody except me ever seems to want them! I always seem to have a refrigerator full of leftovers and I am always looking for ways to use things up. Just a couple of the things I do…

Make a mix of brown rice and beans (I tend to like black beans) to serve with leftovers to change things up. I will serve leftover steak fajitas over this mix or toss it with leftover chicken to eat in a wrap. My kids even like using this mix with leftovers. There is no limit to the possibilities!

Always keep some cooked quinoa on hand. Quinoa is highly nutritious, can be mixed with anything, and can be eaten hot or cold. I like to cook mine in either vegetable broth or low sodium chicken broth for added flavor.

Sautéed vegetables. You usually will find some type of sautéed vegetables in my refrigerator. Chop up your leftover meat, heat the veggies and toss together….dinner is served!

Eggs...you can literally make an omelet out of most things! I usually keep some feta cheese on hand as well to toss in that omelet to give it a little more flavor. A veggie omelet is ALWAYS a good choice for a meal.

If all else fails, freeze it. Freeze those leftovers in small containers that you can grab for a quick, clean meal on those days when life gets crazy. It's in the busy mom survival guide....seriously! ;)

What do YOU do with all of those leftovers?