Got leftover cooked rice in the fridge?
Recipes like our One-Skillet Bourbon Chicken are tasty ideas that make the most of your leftovers.
Don’t toss out the unused peppers!
Photo: Charlotte & Johnny Autry
Freeze them in an airtight container and pull them out to add to sauces, marinades or chili.
Vegetarian Gumbo
This flavorful vegan dinner is a veggie version of the Louisiana classic.
It’s chock-full of butternut squash, tomatoes, poblano peppers and okra, to name just a few.
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This vegetarian gumbo is a quick dinner packed with flavor and spice that’s done in only 30 minutes.
To make it a meal, serve it with cornbread drizzled with olive oil.
Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole
This one-pan recipe is the casserole version of spanakopita!
Greg Dupree
To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.
To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.
If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Like stuffed cabbage?
You’ll love this easy stuffed cabbage soup.
It’s got all of the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage without all the fuss of stuffing.
Rachel Marek
Serve with a crunchy green salad.
Scallion-Ginger Beef & Broccoli
Whip up a chef-quality stir-fry recipe at home.
This beef and broccoli stir-fry packs in the vegetables and takes just 30 minutes to prep.
But that’s not its only superpower: preliminary research suggests it may improve blood sugar and inflammation too.
If you don’t, follow package directions for 4 servings to get about 3 cups cooked rice.
Serve with steamed artichokes with light mayo mixed with lemon for dipping.
Fred Hardy
Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
This hearty jambalaya is bursting with chicken, smoked turkey sausage, and shrimp.
Jacob Fox
