"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
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- Prep time
- 10 min
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- Cook time
- 1 min
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- Servings
- 1 Servings
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- Serving size
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1 bowl
Ingredients
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fresh baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cup
- 1 1/2 cup
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cooked lean protein such as chicken (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 3 oz
- 85 g
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cooked whole grain such as quinoa, rice, or barley
- 1/3 cup
- 1/3 cup
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cooked nonstarchy vegetables such as broccoli (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 1/2 cup
- 1 1/2 cup
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no-sugar-added barbecue sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp
- 1 1/2 tbsp
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fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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lime wedge
- 1 or 2
- 1 or 2
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Directions
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Add the spinach to a microwave-safe bowl. Arrange the lean protein, veggies, and whole grains on top. Drizzle with the barbecue sauce.
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Heat in the microwave on high for 1 minute 15 seconds, or until hot. Adjust seasoning.
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Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve with the lime wedge(s).