Perfectly portioned leftover meals are oh-so convenient for lunches, or even another night\u2019s easy dinner. Unfortunately, leftovers don\u2019t always work that way, and we\u2019re often left with mismatch items that can\u2019t hold their own as a meal or snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maybe you made tacos last night, but all that\u2019s leftover is some chopped tomatoes. Why not throw them in some scrambled eggs or an omelet for breakfast?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is rice your lone ingredient? Transform it into fried rice for a tasty lunch, or rice pudding for dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Various fruits, leafy greens, or fresh herbs? Blend them up together into a smoothie. (Pro tip: ginger and honey can brighten up any mismatch smoothie.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When Wendy\u2019s first opened its doors in 1969, the menu was nearly the same as other hamburger joints, besides one outlier: chili<\/em>. To turn would-be food waste into a small profit<\/a>, Wendy\u2019s transformed their cooked but less-than-desirable leftover burger meat into chili. In fact, the practice is still alive today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, take it from Wendy\u2019s: save a few bucks and reduce your food waste by turning your leftovers into chili. Or stew. Or casserole, quesadillas, stir fry, an omelet \u2014 anything! A little creativity can go a long way with leftovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oh, and while you\u2019re at it, go ahead and take the\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reducing food waste is the number one action<\/strong> you can engage in on a daily basis for the planet. And with all the tips you\u2019re getting in your inbox every week about how to get started, there\u2019s never been a better time to take the Pledge ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click the button below and send the pledge to five friends to increase your positive impact on our planet ?<\/p>\n\n\n\nPledge to Reduce your Food Waste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n