This is a dinner totally made from leftovers and kitchen staples but it’s one that is worth planning for…especially if you’re looking for a vegetarian alternative.
Today it’s politically and environmentally correct, even chic, to eat dinners like this. No red meat, fresh vegetables, brown rice…what could be better, right? I imagine, though, that many Italian nonnas (mine included) have been making dishes like this for eons because it was economical, expedient…and delicious! In fact, this probably falls under the category “cucina povera”.
Remember that countertop tomato + zucchini sauce? Well, I still had some. I also had string beans that had been sauteed with garlic, some cooked brown rice — and, of course, Italian cheeses are a staple in the FOODalogue kitchen.
The ricotta makes the rice creamy…almost risotto-like.
| Riso al Forno e Verdure (creamy baked rice + vegetables) |
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quantities are approximate
I love repurposing leftovers!
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Hi Joan, You called it right! My grandma and mother served many similar dishes. Probably why I cook the way I do.
Hope you have a great weekend.
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This looks really awesome. Thanks for sharing this PC recipe with us.
I love the idea of adding ricotta to this dish. A wonderful use of leftovers, but you’re right about planning for some just to make the dish.
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Ricotta is always a favourite addition to many pasta and rice dishes areound here. Love the repurposing here Joan.
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I love easy and healthy recipes which use the veggies before they go bad. I’ve never added ricotta to the mix — thanks for the idea.
cheers!
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Wow that looks delicious! I will most definitely be trying this recipe.
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Love the “print” feature – great, and so doable.
I just had a hunger pang after seeing this. I must definitely try this and the pictures make it all the better.
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Nice! This is a great dish to make my daughter eat her veggies, cause she loves rice so much.
Love this recipe and I think I have all the ingredients in my fridge! Thanks Joan.
Cook fast before Irene gets there!
“repurposing leftovers”…I like that tag! Often the best way to cook…as you prove once again!
Just amazing!
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