Healthy Cooking on the Cheap: Leftover Makeovers

By Jenna Weber Clean out your fridge this week with three delicious meals that utilize leftovers! Extra cooked rice, potatoes, beans and cheese to go into these meals, making them not only tasty but also incredibly economical. Enjoy! Grocery list rice4 eggssnow brown peas2 onions1 large green sweet quart potato1 milkmaple syrup2 red bell shrimpsesame peppers2 cups raw oil6 oz. bow-tie pasta1 large bunch Lacinato kale2 chicken sausage links2 cloves garliccooked black beansfeta cheese, crumbledfish sauceShrimp Fried RiceA quick and delicious way to use up leftover rice! Serves 4about 2 cups of cooked rice, preferably from the night before2 eggs, lightly beaten1 tbsp. oil (I use canola at home) 1 handful snow peas, thinly sliced ??green onion on a diagonal1, minced1 / 2 red bell pepper, small cups raw shrimp diced2, peeled and deveined1 / 2 tsp. sesame oil1 tbsp. fish sauce (or to taste) 1 Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the eggs and lightly scramble until almost done. Scoop eggs out and place in a small bowl on the side. Second Adjust the heat to high, and add the scallions, snow peas, bell pepper, and shrimp to the pan. Saute briefly until shrimp are pink and curled. Third Add rice, scrambled eggs, sesame oil and fish sauce to the pan and toss together. Serve. Next page: Pasta with Beans, Kale and Sausage