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18 Easy & Creative Leftovers Recipes

Do you know we waste 40% of our meals every year globally? Meals that might have fed hundreds of thousands of individuals. Whereas harvesting makes up a considerable proportion, we will do our bit by decreasing the meals waste in our kitchen.

Cut back your carbon footprint by making an attempt out these 18 scrumptious leftover recipes. Some straightforward. Some artistic. Click on by way of for easy-to-follow directions and step-by-step movies.



Rice is without doubt one of the most versatile grains and leftover rice will be reworked into a wide range of lip-smacking dishes. From the ever-popular fried rice to some time-tested conventional ones, check out these scrumptious variations.


Nut-Free Raw Mango Rice



Makes the many of the summers! A well-liked rice dish from Southern India, Uncooked Mango Rice is a variation of lemon rice however with the tanginess of uncooked mangoes. Check out this nut-free, vegan recipe.

Nut-Free Lemon Rice



Chitranna. Nimmakaya Pulihora. Spicy, tangy, and straightforward to make. Lemon Rice is a basic flavorful staple from Southern India. A superb method to make use of leftover rice, it really works nice for tiffin packing containers too. Check out this nut-free recipe.

Kathal (Jackfruit) Tawa Pulao


Kathal (Jackfruit) Tawa Pulao


The common-or-garden uncooked kathal or jackfruit elevated to a scrumptious, lip-smacking pulao. Kathal Tawa Pulao is the proper vegetarian different that can have you ever licking your fingers.


Schezwan Egg Fried Rice



Spicy, tangy, and completely scrumptious. The Schezwan Egg Fried Rice is filled with flavors and prepared in minutes. Check out this easy-to-cook recipe.

Tomato Egg Fried Rice



Juicy tomatoes, scrambled eggs, and rice mix collectively for a candy and savory dish. Check out my model of the Tomato Egg Fried Rice that’s fast and straightforward to make.

Cajun-Style Kidney Beans and Rice


Cajun-Fashion Kidney Beans and Rice


Give the favored rajma chawal a twist. Pink beans and rice flavored with heat Cajun spices. That is my tackle the basic recipe. Good for a fast and wholesome weekday meal.



Left with extra boiled potatoes than you want? Now we have all been there. As an alternative of turning them into the nice previous paranthas, check out these lip-smacking Indian dishes that can have your loved ones asking for seconds.


Spicy Bombay Potatoes



Spicy, scrumptious, and completely lip-smacking. Sauted potatoes coated in a tasty masala. Check out my model of the ever-popular Bombay Potatoes which are straightforward to make at residence.

Aloo Raita (Potato Raita)


Aloo Raita (Potato Raita)


Seasoned creamy curd with boiled potatoes. The Aloo or Potato Raita is a fast and straightforward facet excessive on flavors. An oil-free recipe good for the summer season months.



Bored with reheating mashed potatoes? Rework them into scrumptious and inventive dishes. You’ll discover your self wanting ahead to the leftovers subsequent time. These work nice with leftover boiled potatoes too.


Savory Potato Masala Waffles


Savory Potato Masala Waffles


Crispy on the skin. Fluffy on the within. Give the nice previous aloo tikki a twist with the potato masala waffles. A simple-to-cook recipe flavored with Indian spices that works completely for breakfast.

Cheesy Potato Rice Balls



Crispy on the skin. Tacky and creamy on the within. The Tacky Potato Rice Balls are an effective way to make use of up leftovers. A child-friendly snack that’s good for a mid-day deal with or tea-time.

Eggless Gnocchi in Herb


Eggless Gnocchi in Herb & Cheese Sauce


Bored with consuming the identical previous pasta? Check out the sunshine and fluffy gnocchi in a tasty herb and cheese sauce. These Italian potato dumplings are simply as straightforward to make at residence.



Vacation roast or a household meal. Hen is often the commonest leftover. Rework it into mouth-watering one-pot meals and sandwiches. Good for weekend brunch or weekday dinner.


Chicken Mushroom Quiche



A French tart made from pastry crust, full of hen, mushrooms, cheese, and savory custard. A one-pot meal that works completely for a Christmas breakfast too.

Cheesy Chicken Casserole



Hen and mushrooms in a tacky savory custard. The Tacky Hen Casserole is a scrumptious one-pot meal that works completely for Sunday brunch or a weeknight dinner.

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich


BBQ Pulled Hen Sandwich


In search of a leftovers recipe in your hen roast? Check out my model of the Barbeque Pulled Hen Sandwich that’s tremendous straightforward to make, and equally satisfying.


Some Extra Leftovers Recipes


I share some extra leftover recipes. A scrumptious burger with banana peel. Do-it-yourself cheese unfold with leftover paneer. And a lip-smacking idli 65. 


BBQ Pulled Banana Peel Burger


BBQ Pulled Banana Peel Burger


With easy components together with banana peel, oil, and spices, the BBQ Pulled Banana Peel Burger is bound to be successful with your loved ones and associates. A tackle the favored Brazilian recipe, this burger is filled with plant-based protein and vitamins.

Herb and Garlic Cheese Spread


Herb and Garlic Cheese Unfold


Acquired some paneer left over? Benefit from the style of do-it-yourself cheese unfold infused with herbs and garlic. Unfold it in your favourite crackers or add it to your sandwich.

Spicy Idli 65



Acquired some idlis left over? Rustle up the short, straightforward, and lip-smacking Idli 65 that’s liked by children and adults alike. It really works completely for breakfast or a tea-time snack. A spicy snack that can have you ever attain out for extra.


Waste not, need not. The subsequent time you’ve got leftovers within the kitchen, get artistic. Do check out the recipes and don’t neglect to share the pics with me.

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