Making the most of it: anti-waste recipes with leftovers
Reducing waste in the kitchen: a sustainable approach
In the culinary world, nothing goes to waste. From yesterday's leftovers to vegetables left in the fridge, here are some anti-waste recipes that transform leftover ingredients into authentic delights, reducing waste in the kitchen to a minimum.
Here we too do our part and give you some anti-waste recipes that not only reduce waste in the kitchen but also offer delicious and creative dishes.
Anti-waste recipes with leftovers: taste and imagination
Meatballs and meatloaf: magic from leftovers
Meatballs are a versatile option when it comes to using up leftovers. Simply mix together leftover meat, stale bread, leftover cheese and a few herbs to create succulent meatballs.
If you have enough leftovers, why not try making a meatloaf? With a little imagination, leftovers become a delicious meal.
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Here are our anti-waste meatball recipes:
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Yesterday's cheese and pasta omelette: rich flavor and quick
The omelette is a quick and delicious way to use up leftovers. Simply mix eggs with leftover pasta, cheese, herbs and veggies.
Pour the mixture into a pan and cook until you obtain a golden omelette. It is a versatile meal that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Do you want an extra twist of flavour? Try the pasta omelette with meat sauce recipe .
Vegetable and cheese scraps lasagna: layers of sustainable taste
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Lasagna is a kitchen classic that lends itself well to using leftovers. Layer leftover cooked vegetables (boiled or grilled), leftover cheeses and sauces in a baking dish, alternating layers of lasagna. Cook until you get a golden, delicious lasagna. This dish is an explosion of flavors and a perfect solution to avoid waste. Do you only have courgettes? |
Broccoli cream with cheese and stale bread
If you have stale bread and leftover broccoli, you can create a velvety broccoli cream. Cook the broccoli in a light broth, add cheese to taste and blend everything until you obtain a creamy consistency. Serve with croutons of stale bread for a soup that will satisfy your palate.
Already cooked chicken breast salad: freshness from leftovers
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When you have leftover pieces of cooked chicken breast, there's no need to throw them away and we all know how to use them. Prepare a fresh salad with crisp lettuce leaves, mixed greens and chopped chicken breast. Drizzle with a light vinaigrette and you have a light, flavorful meal. Want more ideas? With jarred legumes you can create a salad with chicken breast and lentils . |
Minestrone soup with leftovers from the fridge
Minestrone soup is perfect for using up various leftover vegetables. Make a broth with vegetable scraps, add tomatoes, beans, courgettes and any other vegetables you have available.
With a hint of aromatics like basil and rosemary, you'll get a warming, satisfying soup.
Chicken curry with cooked chicken leftovers
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Cooked chicken leftovers can be turned into a delicious chicken curry. Sauté onion, garlic and curry spices in a pan, then add the chopped chicken. Add coconut milk and tomato for a rich sauce. Serve with rice or bread for a complete meal. Here is our personal recipe for curry chicken nuggets . |
Tips for not wasting your shopping: an intelligent approach
- Meal planning : Plan your meals in advance to buy only what you need.
- Buy savings boxes with mixed products : for example, our boxes of mixed products help you save and buy the right quantity of products based on your needs, if the quantity is too much you can always split the shopping with friends or relatives.
- Freezing : Freeze excess portions for later use.
- Creativity in the kitchen : Experiment with leftovers and find new flavor combinations.
- Composting : Inedible leftovers can be composted, reducing your environmental impact.
Creativity in the kitchen for a sustainable life
Creativity in the kitchen can transform leftovers into excellent dishes, while minimizing waste. These recipes are just a starting point; Experiment with the ingredients you have available to discover new flavors and surprising combinations.
With a little care and inventiveness, every meal can become an opportunity to reduce food waste and live more sustainably.
