{"id":72212,"date":"2024-09-23T13:11:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T17:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/?p=72212"},"modified":"2025-05-25T15:14:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T19:14:45","slug":"multiple-meals-from-one-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/eat-empowered\/multiple-meals-from-one-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiple Meals From One Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I love having leftovers around that can be used in all kinds of ways to mix and match and help make super fast, healthy, and of course yummy meals! Here\u2019s a glimpse at how I use leftovers from a basic weeknight dinner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dinner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grilled Lemon Chicken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Herbed Brown Rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From that I make (and you can too!):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Egg scramble with a side of herbed rice and cup of raspberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avocado toast topped with roasted broccoli and onions and chives (leftover from the herb mix I used for the rice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brown rice breakfast bowl with dates, almonds and cinnamon (when I made the herbed rice, I set some aside before adding herbs so that I could use in other ways as leftovers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roasted broccoli with hummus and crackers (I&#8217;ve been loving <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Xv3gpX\">Top Seedz<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rice and chicken bowl (using the herbed rice and lemon chicken) with Romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A dinner meal that can be deconstructed into multiple different breakfast options, lunch options, and snacks is a win in my home! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dinner: Herbed Brown Rice, Grilled Lemon Chicken and Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Herbed Brown Rice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yield: About 3 cups, cooked<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup brown rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 3\/4 cups water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon olive oil&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon of salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Herb dressing:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bc cup&nbsp; olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup chopped chives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc&nbsp; cup chopped red onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Use a blender or food processor to blend olive oil, chives, basil, red onion, salt and pepper.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If using a pot to cook brown rice add the brown rice, water, olive oil and salt to the pot.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boil on medium to high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Once water has reduced to a point where only the rice is visible yet still moist, reduce the heat to a low setting and cover the pot with a lid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow rice to cook until it reaches the desired texture. Approximately 30 to 35 minutes. Let sit for an additional 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While the rice is cooking, use a blender or food processor to blend olive oil, chives, basil, red onion, salt and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the rice is ready, set aside approximately 1 cup to use for other meals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With the remaining rice, mix in the herb blend and serve.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00be red onion, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 heads of broccoli, chopped into separate florets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sea salt and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;In a medium sized bowl, mix the onions, broccoli, salt, pepper and drizzle enough olive oil to coat the vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and place vegetables on sheet and roast in oven for about 15 minutes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the vegetables are cooked, serve the dinner portion and set the rest aside for other meals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lemon Grilled Chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-2 lemons, juiced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip:&nbsp; If the chicken breast is too thick, the breast can be sliced laterally but not all the way through to make a butterfly cut and have a thinner chicken breast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lightly pound the chicken breasts and let chicken sit in lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Add a drizzle of olive oil to pan (preferably a grill pan) and heat. Add chicken and cook on medium heat. You may want to lower heat and cover chicken so chicken cooks through but doesn\u2019t burn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flip chicken (after approximately 4 minutes) over and cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. If using a thermometer, make sure the chicken cooks to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slice the chicken for the desired portion and plate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Breakfast options:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scrambled Eggs With Veggies, Chicken and Brown Rice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Scrambled-Eggs-With-Veggies-Chicken-and-Brown-Rice-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72218\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Scrambled-Eggs-With-Veggies-Chicken-and-Brown-Rice-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Scrambled-Eggs-With-Veggies-Chicken-and-Brown-Rice-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Scrambled-Eggs-With-Veggies-Chicken-and-Brown-Rice-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Scrambled-Eggs-With-Veggies-Chicken-and-Brown-Rice-1536x2048.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Scrambled-Eggs-With-Veggies-Chicken-and-Brown-Rice-scaled.webp 1920w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinch salt and pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup roasted broccoli and onions, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-2 ounces chicken, chopped into \u00bd inch pieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon chives, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup&nbsp; brown rice or herbed rice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crack both eggs into a bowl, add salt and pepper and whisk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add chopped roasted vegetables, chicken, salt and pepper to the bowl and mix.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add drizzle of oil to pan and heat. Add egg veggie mixture to the pan and stir until cooks to desired texture.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plate the scrambled eggs with a serving of brown rice, either plain or herbed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnish the dish with chopped chives.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brown Rice Cereal&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Brown-Rice-Cereal-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72219 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;width:384px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Brown-Rice-Cereal-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Brown-Rice-Cereal-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Brown-Rice-Cereal-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Brown-Rice-Cereal-1536x2048.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Brown-Rice-Cereal-scaled.webp 1920w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00be cup plain brown rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup milk (cow\u2019s or dairy alternative)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dash of cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add rice to bowl and add milk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add chopped walnuts and cinnamon.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warm up or eat as it is.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Any nuts could be used in place of the walnuts or can even use a nut butter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avocado Toast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Avocado-Toast-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72220 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;width:377px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Avocado-Toast-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Avocado-Toast-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Avocado-Toast-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Avocado-Toast-1536x2048.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Avocado-Toast-scaled.webp 1920w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 sprouted grain English muffin or slice of sourdough, toasted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 half avocado, mashed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon olive oil&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinch salt and pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dash cayenne pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/3 cup roasted broccoli and onions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon chopped chives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Toast english muffin or sourdough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In small bowl, mash avocado with a fork.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add olive oil, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to the mashed avocado.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread avocado mixture onto toast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top with the roasted vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnish with chives.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lunch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grilled-Chicken-Salad-Bowl--768x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72221 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;width:373px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grilled-Chicken-Salad-Bowl--768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grilled-Chicken-Salad-Bowl--225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grilled-Chicken-Salad-Bowl--1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grilled-Chicken-Salad-Bowl--1536x2048.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grilled-Chicken-Salad-Bowl--scaled.webp 1920w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 chicken breast, chopped into one inch cubed pieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup brown rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup leafy greens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup of chickpeas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon chopped walnuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup roasted broccoli and onions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup herb dressing*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add brown rice and chickpeas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add diced chicken to bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add any mixed leafy greens.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add walnuts or any other nuts in its place.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add roasted broccoli and onions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add either the herb blend dressing used for rice or olive oil and vinegar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Roasted-Broccoli-and-Hummus-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72222 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;width:372px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Roasted-Broccoli-and-Hummus-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Roasted-Broccoli-and-Hummus-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Roasted-Broccoli-and-Hummus-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Roasted-Broccoli-and-Hummus-1536x2048.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Roasted-Broccoli-and-Hummus-scaled.webp 1920w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup roasted broccoli (or raw if you set aside when you make dinner on night one!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/3 cup hummus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/live-consciously\/rules-for-eating-leftovers\/\">6 Rules for Eating Leftovers So You Don\u2019t Get Sick<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Featured Image: Unsplash)<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"gsp_post_data\" \r\n\t            data-post_type=\"post\" \r\n\t            data-cat=\"eat-empowered\" \r\n\t            data-modified=\"120\"\r\n\t            data-created=\"1727097119\"\r\n\t            data-title=\"Multiple Meals From One Dinner\" \r\n\t            data-home=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I love having leftovers around that can be used in all kinds of ways to mix and match and help make super fast, healthy, and of course yummy meals! Here\u2019s a glimpse at how I use leftovers from a basic weeknight dinner.&nbsp; The dinner: From that I make (and you can too!): A dinner meal that can be deconstructed into multiple different breakfast options, lunch options, and snacks is a win in my home! Dinner: Herbed Brown Rice, Grilled Lemon Chicken and Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions Herbed Brown Rice Yield: About 3 cups, cooked Ingredients:&nbsp; Herb dressing:&nbsp; Use a blender or food processor to blend olive oil, chives, basil, red onion, salt and pepper. Directions:&nbsp; Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions Ingredients: Directions: Lemon Grilled Chicken Ingredients: Directions: Tip:&nbsp; If the chicken breast is too thick, the breast can be sliced laterally but not all the way through to make a butterfly cut and have a thinner chicken breast. 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