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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are a big leftover family. Kids like them as snacks, DH likes to pack them for lunch, and just with the cost of things lately, I like getting more out of each meal I prepare.

I’ve been doing things like adding Spanish rice and refried beans on Taco Tuesdays, multiple sides when making basic proteins (such as not 1 but 2 veggies plus a salad, rice AND sweet potato, etc.)

What are some ways you PLUS a meal to really make it stretch? [/quote]

This method involves making extra food, rather than stretching one dish by adding extra ingredients to it. [/quote]

But OP didn't ask about stretching a dish, she asked about stretching a meal, which is usually done by adding sides.

I often stretch meat by adding a second protein to the meal.  So, I'll serve chicken fried rice with eggs in it, or I'll serve tacos or enchiladas that are 1/2 lentils 1/2 meat, or I'll do pasta with red sauce and ricotta as a side, or I'll put peanut butter and bread on the table.  I always include a couple vegetables and a carb in some way.  [/quote]

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