The top reason for food waste in Aotearoa is Kiwis not eating food before it goes off - and leftovers are one of the biggest culprits!Every year, we toss out enough perfectly good leftovers to fill 6.5 Olympic-sized swimming pools! Master the art of transforming your leftovers into delicious meals. By reusing what’s already in your fridge, you’ll save time, cut down on shopping trips, and keep more money in your pocket. Plus, you'll be doing your bit for the planet.
In Aotearoa, households throw away over 12,900 tonnes of leftovers every year.
Scroll down for legendary recipes to save your leftovers from the bin!
Handy Hacks and Myth Busting Facts
Our top hacks to help reduce the amount of leftovers going into the bin.
MYTH: It is unsafe to eat leftover rice.
#HACK
Cooling your rice quickly helps it stay safe!
MYTH: It is unsafe to eat leftover chicken.
#HACK
Make the most of freezer bags for leftover storage.
MYTH: Frozen veggies are less nutritious than fresh veggies.
#HACK
Make a smoothie bag or stock bag for a veggie version.
All 'Leftover Legends' create a weekly meal with ingredients from their Eat Me First shelf!