1. Make a stuffing
Got a cup of perfectly cooked risotto left over? Just mix it with cooked chicken or canned tuna, peas and cheese, and then stuff the mixture into colourful bell peppers. It’s quick to make and very satisfying.
VEGETABLES AND GRATINEES
Risotto-Stuffed Bell Peppers
2. Make hors d’oeuvres
For a quick hors d’oeuvre, try this recipe. If you love arancini, we suggest doubling your risotto recipe! With this 2-in-1 method, you end up saving a step. Just roll the leftover risotto into balls, coat them in flour, egg and breadcrumbs, and then fry until golden. Serve with a tomato-based sauce for a delicious treat!
HORS D'OEUVRES
Cheese Arancini
63% of food waste in Canadian households is avoidable, meaning it’s food that could’ve been eaten. Unnecessarily ending up in the trash or compost bin, this waste incurs both environmental and economical costs. The remaining waste is unavoidable, meaning it’s food that cannot be eaten, like bones and shells. (Source: Love Food, Hate Waste Canada, 2017)
The good news is that 75% of Quebecers say they’re already taking concrete measures to reduce food waste. (Source: Étude du Laboratoire de l’action climatique, 2019) Maximizing your ingredients is part of the solution!
3. Make a soup
Turn your rice dish into a thick and comforting vegetable soup. Cook carrots, bell pepper, onion, chicken broth and diced tomatoes, and then add your leftover risotto at the end. It perfectly captures the warm feel of a minestrone, ideal for those cooler days.
SOUPS AND BROTHS
Risotto Minestrone Soup
Using everyday ingredients to their full potential is a great way to reduce your trash volume and waste less. Risotto is a perfect example. With a bit of imagination and creativity, it can be transformed in a variety of recipes, allowing you to use the entire dish!