Don't Know What to Do With That Leftover Rice?

Do you have leftover rice from last night's dinner or thatChinese take-out place? Don't throw it away! Turn leftover rice into five easy weekday meals. Whether it's white rice, brown rice or wild rice, use it in another recipe. You'll be surprised, because you won't even recognize it as leftovers.

You won't believe theunique recipes you can make with leftover rice. Besides salad or stir-frys, try making burgers or frittatas! Leftover rice is no longer boring when you jazz it up and make one of these meals.

Indian-Spiced Stuffed Eggplant

Stuff these eggplant halves with cooked rice and an entire host of aromatic Indian spices. If you crave a little something extra, add a bit of browned ground beef to the filling.    <strong>Get the Recipe for <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/indian-spiced-stuffed-egg_n_1061913.html" target="_hplink">Indian-Spiced Stuffed Eggplant</a></strong>

Pork-And-Pineapple Fried Rice

The best fried rice is always made with leftover rice. This version with Jasmine rice includes ground pork, Chinese sausage and fresh pineapple. It's all cooked together with hoisin sauce and soy sauce.    <strong>Get the Recipe for <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/pork-and-pineapple-fried-_n_1059609.html" target="_hplink">Pork-and-Pineapple Fried Rice</a></strong>

Brown-Rice Veggie Burgers

Leftover brown rice can be turned into terrific vegetarian burgers with the help of some cheese and chiles in adobo, which lends a Southwestern touch. Serve the grilled burgers in pitas with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and salsa.    <strong>Get the Recipe for <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/brown-rice-veggie-burgers_n_1058252.html" target="_hplink">Brown-Rice Veggie Burgers</a></strong>

Rice And Lentil Salad

It's too easy to toss together this nutritious salad. Simply mix together leftover brown or white rice, canned lentils, diced carrot, chopped parsley and vinaigrette.    <strong>Get the Recipe for <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/rice--lentil-salad_n_1062030.html" target="_hplink">Rice and Lentil Salad</a></strong>

Mushroom And Wild Rice Frittata

Frittatas are versatile enough for brunch, lunch or dinner. This version is made with cooked wild rice and a medley of mushrooms.    <strong>Get the Recipe for <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/mushroom--wild-rice-frit_n_1062110.html" target="_hplink">Mushroom and Wild Rice Frittata</a></strong>

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