Veggie leftovers, now what?
I have russet potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, onions and bean. Any ideas how to use them all?
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I have russet potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, onions and bean. Any ideas how to use them all?
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A hash brown type dish, or one modeled after a fried rice recipe;
a veggie burger -- mash everything (food processor or hand), add a thickener if needed (flour type or flakes like oatmeal, maybe an egg); salad: add a dressing you love, toss and marinate (maybe some raw ingredients like cukes, radishes, for a crunchy contrast). Or I'll just reheat ingredients and toss with one of the orphan sauces or condiments I have. Usually, delicious combinations result that you never could have planned.
I often take leftovers like the ones you list, throw them in a pot with some stock and simmer till they are soft then I puree into a soup. My husband always looks forward to the "Thanksgiving Soup" that I whip up every year after the holiday. I will say that if you don't stop to think a minute about what is going into the soup then the color of the finished product could be less than lovely. Depending on the type of bean you may want to hold them out. You could toss them in with some rice or barley or any grain for a nice side dish.
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