Tomato-Rice (budget risotto)

tequilasunris3
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One day I decided to see what I could make out of a bunch of leftovers and this is what I came up with. Most of you have probably heard of or cooked something similar in the past but I thought I'd share anyway :)

It's a healthy meal that is really quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for those who shop on a budget, students, busy mothers etc.
Stick to the simple recipe or add pretty much whatever you want!

Makes 3 or 4 servings, aprox 260 calories per serving.

1 cup of uncooked brown rice (white rice works too)
1 tin of tomatoes
1 cup of water
1 white onion
1 clove of garlic (or 2, or 3, or 4 depending on how much you like garlic)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 vegetable oxo cube

optional-
pretty much any vegetables can be thrown in (apart from potatoes)
beans (sometimes I like to add a tin of adzuki beans)
diced chicken, quorn mince etc
pepper, mixed herbs/spices
no need to add any extra salt, there is enough salt in the oxo cube!!

1. Roughly chop the onion and garlic and lightly fry them in a large sauce pan and then remove them from the heat.
2. Add the tin of tomatoes, a cup of water, the oxo cube, the Worcester sauce and the cup of rice to the pan and start to stir. Put the pan back on the heat.
3. ?? This is your chance to add your own ingredients! Your favourite vegetable maybe, or some diced chicken? or not, your choice! ??
4. Bring to the boil, cover and then simmer for 30-40 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid burnt bits at the bottom. Ready to serve when most of the liquid ha reduced down and it starts to resemble a risotto.
5. Serve up and enjoy!

Refrigerate and eat within 2 or 3 days. add a tsp of butter and microwave for 2-3 minutes.

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