This archive report was first published on 22 April 2020.
Did you know that you can make a delicious meal out of your leftovers? This simple trick can help reduce food waste and save you money. According to a recent study, the average household throws away around 40% of the food they purchase.
Published on April 22, 2020, this article highlights five creative ways to turn leftovers into meals. From repurposing vegetables into soup to using transparent containers to store leftovers, these tips will help you make the most of your food.
Here are the five creative ways to turn leftovers into meals:
- Be purposeful when cooking: Cook twice the amount of food you need and freeze the extra for later use.
- Smartly store your leftovers: Use transparent containers to see what's inside and label and date them so you can keep track of how long they've been in the fridge.
- Leftovers night: Designate one day a week to eat food stocked in the fridge.
- Dinner-cum-lunch: Prepare dinner and stash a portion in a container for the next day's lunch.
- Vegetables into soup: Puree leftover steamed vegetables with chicken broth and add salt and pepper to taste.
