“Love Your Leftovers” BBQ Bowl
April 2, 2025
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%