Don’t toss them out just yet.
Christopher Testani
Theres a lot to love aboutleftovers.
Its especially delicious as rice porridge, which is delightfully easy to make.
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To use it up in one go, take a tip from Lyon and make a leftover pasta frittata.
The same goes if youve prepared a large pot of from-scratch broth at home.
Otherwise, old bread is the star ingredient for perfectFrench toastand fresh-baked croutons, according to Ziata.
Makebread puddingor apanzanella bread salad, she suggests.
Next, break it into pieces and crush it in a food processor.
Breadespecially whole-grain varietieswill help make your meals more filling and provide energizing carbohydrates.
Additionally, the fiber and complex carbs in whole grain bread will sustain blood sugar levels, Lorenz says.
If you have extra fruit, freeze it ASAP to extend its lifespan.
you’ve got the option to use frozen fruits insmoothies, baked goods, or homemadesorbet.
Another option is to make dried fruit snacks in a food dehydrator or low-temperature oven.
Blend the fruit with a touch of honey and spread out on a parchment-lined sheet pan, says Ziata.
Next, dehydrate or bake at 150F until dry (about six to eight hours).
Whole fruits provide prebiotic fiber, which supports good gut health and function, Lorenz says.
