23 your vegetable leftovers Recipes

leftover vegetables (black beans, kidney beans, navy beans, baby lima beans, edamame, corn, hominy, etc), olive oil, onion (diced ), garlic (minced ), russet potatoes (diced ) or 2 sweet potatoes (diced), water, salt, beef bouillon granules or 4 tsp chicken bouillon granules, fresh ground black pepper, italian tomatoes (basil, garlic, and oregano with juice), worcestershire sauce (optional), whole kernel corn (optional), leftover cooked beef (optional) or cooked chicken (optional), cilantro (to garnish ) or italian parsley (to garnish)

big firm red tomatoes (refrigerated for firmness), cooked chicken or 2 cups cooked vegetables or 2 cups cooked potatoes or 2 cups cooked mutton or 2 cups cooked lamb or 2 cups cooked beef, big onions, finely chopped, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, black pepper, your favorite sauce (little for topping), mozzarella cheese (for topping )

boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed, leftover vegetables (frozen, fresh or canned. if using fresh make sure they are cut small enough to cook in about 30 minu), chicken gravy (can be leftover, canned or make your own.), chicken flavor stuffing mix or 2 cups herb stuffing mix (like stove top), water, butter, melted

asiago cheese rolls (or your favorite sandwich rolls), yellow onion, sliced mushrooms, drained, red bell pepper, sliced in 2 inch strips, butter, plus more for grilling, vegetable oil, leftover steak or 8 oz deli steak, sliced thin, havarti cheese (or a combination) or 4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (or a combination), salt, pepper, garlic powder

chunk chicken (or 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken), chicken broth, chicken base, frozen peas or 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables, flour, uncooked egg noodles, fresh ground black pepper

your favorite diced tomatoes (add another can if feeding more than 4 people), frozen fish such as red snapper , cod, etc. or fresh fish of your choice., water (for four people), yellow or white onion, vegetables, chopped (see below ), chopped fresh parsley or italian flat leaf parsley, tb chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper before serving based on your personal taste., you can add as many or as few chopped vegetables as you like. you can also use more or less fish depending on how thick you like your chowder to be.), this recipe can also be made with leftover fish and leftover vegetables. i do not suggest using leftover fish sticks or any other fried fish unless you remove the breaded topping first. if you do use fish that has been cooked, just add it to the chowder about two minutes before serving to heat it to the temperature of the other ingredients in the pot., if you prefer a mexican flavor , add 1 tsp. cumin and 1/2 tsp oregano with a dash of cayenne pepper (or more for a hotter flavor), if you prefer an italian flavor , add 1/2 tsp of italian seasonings or 1 tsp oregano, vegetables to be added are based on your favorites and what you may or may not have in your pantry at the time. here are some of my favorite additions for your review, diced potatoes , celery, carrots, zucchini, leeks, mushrooms, cabbage, mild chile peppers, red onions, artichoke hearts, and green or red bell peppers. you can add a handful of fresh spinach or 1/4 cup of frozen spinach. you can always add a can of mixed vegetables and of course, you can use frozen vegetables. i do not suggest using broccoli. corn is also a good addition. you can add a can of drained corn, black beans and a few tbsp of salsa for a great mexican fish soup., use canned tomatoes that have additional vegs in them such as mexican-style with chilies and onions, italian-style with peppers or anything other blend you prefer.)

leftover mashed potatoes, vegetables , of choice-i usually have leftover corn. add whatever you have on hand, minced ham , make sure it is minced (can use turkey, chicken etc.), shredded cheese (your choice )

zucchini, salt, fresh green chile, minced (can use more or less, to your taste ), onions (finely minced or grated ), fresh ginger (finely minced or grated ), fresh cilantro, finely minced (aka chinese parsley), chickpea flour, vegetable oil (for frying ), vegetable oil (can use leftover from the frying above), onions, finely (minced or grated ), turmeric, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped (could use tinned), heavy cream, garam masala, ground cumin , roasted, salt (to taste), roasted cashew nuts, chopped (optional)

chopped leftover cooked chicken or 4 cups cooked turkey, vegetable oil, chopped onion, garlic clove, minced, whole green chilies, chopped (canned or fresh , (to taste), canned diced tomatoes with juice, tomato puree, tomato passata, paprika, oregano, chili powder (more or less to your taste ), ground cumin, black pepper, salt, corn tortillas (i always used flour tortillas and i make my own), cheddar cheese, grated (the original recipe calls for monterey jack, so by all means use that if you can get it), sour cream , for serving, sliced spring onion , for serving

vegetables, cooked or canned, cut into bite-size pieces (i used green beans but potatoes, carrots, mushrooms...the possibilities are endless!), your favorite thick soup (i used amy s lentil, any cream of... soup will also work), plain soymilk (optional) or 2 tbsp milk (optional), flour, garlic cloves, minced, black pepper, margarine or 1 tbsp butter, breadcrumbs

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

cooked sausage, diced (i had leftovers), v 8 vegetable juice, chicken broth (the big 1), chopped mushroom, carrots, peeled and diced, stalks celery, diced, onion, diced, italian mixed vegetables, mixed vegetables, salsa, tortellini (i used cheese), seasoning, to your liking (i used italian, garlic and fresh basil)

did you know that if you want to add vegetables to the soup you are making, they will taste so much better if you saute them first in a little butter. even though it s a little bit more work, it s worth the extra effort., what happens when you boil the soup too long the soup ends up losing its color ., i burned my soup once. have you ever done that here s a great tip to fix that. take the liquid part of your soup and pour it into a new, clean pan. then, add these ingredients: mustard, curry powder, chutney, or your 1 other of your favorite flavors. quantities are always to taste and you ll be amazed at how this tip really works, my all time favorite soup tips. every made soup that was too salty tasting all you need to do is place a raw potato into your soup pot and simmer it with the soup for about 15 minutes. not only does the potato slice absorb the extra salt, but as an added snack for the cook, it also absorbs all that flavor and becomes a fantastic taste treat, need your soup to be thicker - just sprinkle a little bit of instant mashed potato and stir in to thicken the soup. carefully continue adding the instant potatoes until you get the consistency that makes you happy., in a hurry and need to use canned broth instead of homemade give it a little extra flavor by taking your leftover chicken or meat bones and simmering it in the broth. simmer for about 15 minutes. then, strain the liquid and use the newly-flavored broth for your soup. this is a fantastic way to spice up the tinny flavor of canned broth and make it taste like its homemade., guess what a great resource a grocery store is for ready -to-use ingredients! simply make a visit to the salad bar (most large grocery chains have them now,) and gather up some of the pre-cut vegetables, cooked shrimp, and chicken or meat. how easy is that, if you have any leftovers of the pasta you cooked the night before , or even meat and vegetables - use them for instant nutritious substance for your soup. if your left over vegetables have already been cooked, simply puree them and use it as a thickener. deeeelish

flour, sugar (your choice , this is what my original recipe says), baking cocoa (heaped), salt (or less ), cold water (you may add leftover brewed coffee to this amount, not to total more than 1 cup water & coffee combine), vegetable oil (your choice ), butter, buttermilk, eggs, baking soda

ground chuck, browned and drained, worcestershire sauce, beef gravy (savory from 12 oz jar), canned mixed vegetables, drained or 1 -2 cup leftover vegetables, from your fridge, simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes

cream of chicken soup or 2 (10 1/2 oz) cans cream of mushroom soup (i used 1 of each), grated cheese, of your choice (i used extra sharp cheddar ), mayonnaise or 1 cup miracle whip, your favorite canned vegetables or 2 cups frozen vegetables, chicken breasts, cut in cubes (you can use raw or leftover chicken), garlic (crushed ), onion, chopped, olive oil, crushed durkee fried onions or 2 cups potato chips or 2 cups chow mein noodles or 2 cups crackers (i used onions)

cooked chicken breasts, diced (3 boneless skinless breasts), frozen mixed vegetables , carrots, green beans, and corn (such as birds eye ultimate petite mixed vegetables), diced onion, diced celery, chicken gravy (or leftover ), dry white wine, fresh minced parsley, celery seed, dried thyme, ground black pepper, pie crusts (store bought such as pillsbury brand, or your own recipe )

broth (beef, vegetable, chicken - your choice), minced garlic, leftover cooked chicken or beef, cut into chunks (meatballs are wonderful too!), carrots, cut into rounds, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, tortellini (your choice of filling), salt and pepper, grated parmesan