I had a Gift Certificate to Chili's. My original order was Baby Back Ribs which came with two sides. I chose Corn on the Cob (OK on my plan) and Seasonal Veggies (aka steamed broccoli and some shreds of carrot.) I ate a couple of ribs and the corn and boxed up the rest.
Here's what came home as leftovers...
A few of the ribs were turned into a super yummy Tortilla Pizza the next day for lunch
Shelly's BBQ Pork Tortilla Pizza - Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Fajita Size Tortilla, 1 Tablespoon of Leftover BBQ Sauce, Leftover BBQ Rib Meat, Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese, and a sprinkle of Southwest Seasonings. Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray (or a drop of olive oil.) Bake at 375 for 10 minutes.More Eggface Tortilla Pizzas
and the leftover broccoli I turned into these delicious fritters and served them with the remaining ribs (which I microwave steamed in this groovy gadget to reheat, keeps moisture) for dinner.
Shelly's Broccoli Fritters1 cup Leftover Cooked Broccoli* chopped
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
2 Tablespoons Multigrain Pancake Mix
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian Seasonings
a few twists of Black Pepper
Coarsely chop broccoli. *Any leftover vegetable medley would work cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, even green beans. If you have issues with broccoli you can whiz it in a mini food processor so it's finer. I just snipped it with kitchen shears. Add remaining ingredients. Mix till combined.
Using an ice cream scoop or a 1/4 cup measure form into patties. Slightly press down. Place in a non-stick pan that has been sprayed with Pam. Cook on low to medium heat till browned on one side about 5 minutes. Flip, pat down slightly and cook till browned on other side about 5 minutes. Serve with Shelly's Garlicky Yogurt Dip.Shelly's Garlicky Yogurt Dip
3 oz. Greek Yogurt (I used 2% Fage Plain)
1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
Kosher Salt to taste
a few twists of Black Pepper
Mix till well combined. Can be refrigerated a couple of days. Great as a dip for meats and veggies.
So my one restaurant dinner ended up becoming three meals. To think prior to having weight loss surgery and changing my lifestyle I would have eaten appetizers, my entire dinner order, several drinks, and dessert. I'm such a cheap date ;)
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