How to Make “Love Your Leftovers” BBQ Bowl
Eating leftovers doesn’t have to mean eating the same meal again! Get creative and repurpose leftovers in an all-in-one bowl. Use whatever leftover grains, vegetables, and protein you have in the fridge and bring it all together with a tangy BBQ sauce. You can use store-bought BBQ sauce (look for a brand with no added sugar!) or try this recipe for a quick and easy Fruit-Sweetened BBQ Sauce.
This bowl works well with a Texan, Mexican, or Asian vibe. Pre-cooked protein? Try chicken breast, turkey breast, or tofu. Pre-cooked nonstarchy veggies? Try broccoli, zucchini, or bell peppers. Pre-cooked whole grains? Try farro, brown rice, or sorghum. Sauce other than BBQ? Try salsa, Asian peanut sauce, or a little bit of hot sauce. There are endless possibilities!
Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
10 min prep time
1 min cook time
1serving
1 bowl
Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Add the spinach to a microwave-safe bowl. Arrange the lean protein, veggies, and whole grains on top. Drizzle with the barbecue sauce.
- Heat in the microwave on high for 1 minute 15 seconds, or until hot. Adjust seasoning.
- Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve with the lime wedge(s).
Nutrition facts
1 Serving
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Serving Size
1 bowl
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Amount per serving
Calories
340
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
6g
8%-
Saturated Fat
1.3g
7% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
70mg
23% -
Sodium
420mg
18% -
Total Carbohydrate
38g
14%-
Dietary Fiber
11g
39% -
Total Sugars
8g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
37g
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Potassium
1500mg
32%