15 Post-Holiday Leftover Recipes

The holiday have come and gone, and now it’s time to repurpose all your leftover food. We’ve compiled a list of recipes from the Food Monster App to help you transform your leftover food into delicious meals. From hummus, to pizza, to tacos, there’s plenty to choose from!

1. Pumpkin Cannelloni With Almond Sauce

Turn your pumpkin puree leftovers inside out with this Pumpkin Cannelloni With Almond Sauce. Tender cannelloni are filled with savory pumpkin puree and topped with a creamy almond sauce, this is definitely a dish you want as the center of your post-holiday table!

2. Spaghetti Bolognese

Turn your leftover mushrooms into an easy, comforting Spaghetti Bolognese. Enjoy this comforting and beautiful dish with the pasta of your choice! The spices and hearty texture makes this an excellent meal on a cold day.

3. Creamy Mushroom and Dumpling Soup

Think of this Creamy Mushroom and Dumpling Soup as a cross between a creamy mushroom soup and a French onion soup; topped with dumplings! It’s filled with all the good stuff, yet prepared in under an hour.

4. Broccoli and Garlic Stuffed Patties With Beet Carpaccio

These Broccoli and Garlic Stuffed Bean Patties With Beet Carpaccio are easy to make, healthy, and impressive. They’re an awesome way to use up broccoli! The chickpeas are subtle in taste, but the savory surprise in the middle is packed with flavor. Broccoli, garlic, and lemon are truly a fabulous match. Baking allows the patties to crisp and harden slightly, so they keep their shape. 

5. Spinach Dip Rolls

Dairy-free spinach dip is fantastic, but how do you make it even better? You stuff it in a crescent roll, season it with garlic and onion powder, and roll it in crunchy bread crumbs. These Spinach Dip Rolls are easy to make and even easier to eat, so you might want to double up on the batch if you’re making it for a party.

6. Roasted Beets and Kale Salad With Horseradish Crema and Hazelnuts

Roasted Beets and Kale Salad with Horseradish Crema and Hazelnuts – sweet and earthy, with a spicy kick, and lots of toasted nuts and seeds. This fall salad packs a ton of flavor and a festive look, perfect for a special occasion.

7. Black Bean, Cauliflower, and Sweet Potato Stew

This protein-rich Black Bean, Cauliflower, and Sweet Potato Stew is seasonal, hearty, and has a secret ingredient… that’s right, the base is mixed with beer. Simple, yummy, and perfect for those leftover veggies.

8. Mushroom and Avocado Breakfast Burritos

These delightful Avocado and Mushroom Breakfast Burritos make an awesome, easy, and high-protein breakfast to jumpstart your day! The beans and mushrooms make it savory and hearty, perfectly balanced with the avocado. And burritos are awesome, enough said. Take the veggies from the night before and add it to your burrito for extra goodness.

9. Chipotle Lentil Taquitos

Use up your leftover lentils in a fun and creative way! These Chipotle Lentil Taquitos are awesome. They’re on the spicy side because of the chipotle peppers, and they’re also not quite as caloric as the traditional Mexican version because they’re baked instead of fried. Both things make them super tasty.

10. Mashed Potato White Pizza

This Mashed Potato White Pizza is the ultimate comfort food and a great way to use up leftover potatoes. Creamy white base, mashed potatoes, fresh corn and savory gravy on top of crispy crust.

11. Roasted Potato and Onion Farinata: Italian Chickpea Pancake

Farinata is an Italian specialty – a thin, unleavened pancake or crepe made of chickpea flour. In this particular recipe, the farinata is made with roasted potatoes and sautéed onions for a warm and comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly nights. Sprinkle some sage on top for some added fragrance and herby flavor. So good, and a beautiful way to use up your leftovers!

12. Low-Fat Sweet Potato Hummus

If you’re looking for something fun yet healthy to serve at potlucks, barbecues, or dinner parties, this Low Fat Sweet Potato Hummus is sure to be a hit. Plus, when you make your own dips, you can control the amount of fat, salt, and spices you put in it and come up with your own perfect combo of deliciousness to dip your veggies into!

13. Zucchini Patties

This Zucchini Patties recipe is great, because it’s pretty simple to make, and the seasonings can be adjusted to your own taste, or mood. What a great way to use up your leftover zucchini!

14. Chopped Detox Salad

Take all your leftover raw veggies and finely chop them into this amazing and crunchy Chopped Detox Salad! Baby cabbage, cilantro, kale, and so much more.

15. Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable Pie

When you think pie, you may automatically think of sweet, baked classics like pumpkin and apple pie. However, savory pies like this Mashed Potato and Vegetable Pie can be just as satisfying! It is a hearty meal that can comfort anyone, anywhere, any day. It’s layered with zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, carrot, and leek, so you don’t have to worry about getting your daily dose of veggies in!

In need of some holiday desserts? Check out these Traditional Holiday Desserts by downloading Food Monster App! It has over 10,000 recipes, from appetizers to the desserts, from side dishes to main events, we got it all. It’s available for download on both Android and iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. Check it out!

Lead image source: Zucchini Patties