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Whip-round-the-fridge rice

Description: This recipe is great for using up leftovers. Feel free to bung anything in - it's always delicious

Dietary Requirements: None

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Total Cooking Time: 40 mins

Credits:

Author: Good Food team
Website Used: BBCGoodFood / Tasty

Rating:

Average Rating: 4.7
Number of Ratings: 10

Nutrition Data Per Serving:

kcal: 489   fat: 15g   saturates: 6g   carbs: 69g   sugars: 5.3g   fibre: 4g   protein: 24g   salt: 2.29g  

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Ingredients:

300g basmati rice

1 tbsp oil

3-4 rashers bacon, chopped

1 onion, finely chopped, and 2 garlic cloves, crushed

25g butter

140g frozen peas

175g leftover cooked chicken, shredded

3-4 tomatoes, finely chopped

2 tbsp soy sauce

Equipment:

frying pan

Directions:

Boil a pan of water, then add the rice. Cook for 8-10 mins until cooked but still firm.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan. Fry the bacon pieces until crisp and tip onto a plate. Add the onion and garlic and fry until soft. Drain the rice then add to the pan with the crispy bacon, butter, frozen peas and chicken. Heat through, stirring all the time until piping hot. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, soy sauce and seasoning, if it needs it, to finish.

Estimated Recipe Prices:

Estimated Cost Per Serving: £1.19

Total Estimated Cost: £4.72

Ingredient Cost Breakdown:

300 grams basmati rice:

£1.73

1 tablespoon oil:

£0.03

3 rashers bacon:

£0.65

1 onion:

£0.05

25 grams butter:

£0.16

140 grams frozen peas:

£0.42

175 grams cooked shredded chicken:

£0.67

3 tomatoes:

£0.83

2 tablespoons soy sauce:

£0.18

Note: Prices provided by Spoonacular from a variety of supermarkets and are estimates only.