Strategy 2 : Cook Once Eat Twice
Strategy 2 : Cook Once Eat Twice
Leftovers offer the chance to be creative in the kitchen , turning something old into something new ! When you cook 1 meal , prepare more than you need so you have enough leftovers to create a second delicious meal by adding just a few simple ingredients from your fridge or pantry .
MEAL 1 : Tandoori Steak with Roasted Curried Cauliflower
INGREDIENTS
1 cup plain yogurt 2 cloves garlic , minced 1 small onion , minced 1 tbsp EACH minced gingerroot , fresh lemon juice and hot curry powder 1 tsp EACH chili powder and salt 2 lb ( 1 kg ) thick-cut marinating Steak ( e . g . Flank , Sirloin Tip or Inside Round )
Roasted Curried Cauliflower ( recipe follows )
METHOD
Smart Cook tip :
Freeze an extra steak & marinade combo . When you make this recipe again , steak will be grill-ready when thawed .
Combine yogurt , garlic , onion , gingerroot , lemon juice , curry powder , chili powder and salt in large zippertype freezer bag . Pierce steak all over with fork . Place in freezer bag with yogurt mixture ; refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours to marinade . Discard marinade . Pat steak dry with paper towel ; season lightly with salt and pepper . Grill over medium-high heat , turning with tongs at least twice . Cook to medium-rare doneness , until thermometer inserted sideways into steak reads 145 ° F ( 63 ° C ). Let steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing across the grain . Serve with Roasted Curried Cauliflower . Makes 6 servings .
roasted Curried Cauliflower : Break 1 medium sized head of cauliflower into large florets ( about 8 cups ). Toss with 1 / 4 cup olive oil , 2 tsp curry powder and 1 / 2 tsp EACH chili powder and coarse salt , 1 / 4 tsp coarsely ground pepper . Roast in single layer on lined rimmed baking sheet in 425 ° F ( 220 ° C ) oven , stirring occasionally , until softened and golden , 15 to 20 minutes . Toss with 1 / 4 cup toasted pine nuts and 2 tbsp drained capers and chopped parsley ( optional ). makes 8 cups .
Per serving : 481 calories , fat 27 g ( 8 g of which is saturated ), sodium 390 mg , carbohydrate 7 g , fibre 3 g , sugars 3 g , protein 50 g . % DV : zinc 139 %, iron 46 %, vitaminB 12 109 %
mEaL # 2 : NExt Day LuNCh SaLaD : Toss slivers of leftover Tandoori Steak and chopped Roasted Curried Cauliflower with cooked barley , couscous or rice . Some options for add-ins : minced dried apricots , chopped mint / parsley , canned chick peas , sliced snap peas , roasted asparagus , diced sweet red pepper , frozen peas , etc . Toss with vinaigrette dressing at lunchtime .
Reality Check : A packed lunch from home can save you about $ 8 / day compared to eating out . And since you control the portion size , you ’ re less likely to overeat .