Make chef Richard Blais' leftover pantry bowls

Amp up your cooking game with an easy recipe you can whip up in 30 minutes or less.

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Make chef Richard Blais' leftover pantry bowls in a flash with just a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.

BOWL 1: Quick garlic rice

Ingredients

1 cup white rice
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup water
1 cup chicken broth (or water)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Parmesan powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro

Preparation

Rinse rice in cold water.
Cook accordingly to package instructions with the seasoning above.

BOWL 2: Bean salad

Ingredients

1 cup any cooked beans you have on hand
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon chopped pickles
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro, or dill work well)

Preparation

Make the quick vinaigrette and toss together with the beans.