Also known as my menu plan has gone awry. I have not stuck to the menu plan religiously this week so tonight was going to be omelettes and salad which was originally scheduled for Tuesday. I got sidetracked this afternoon and did not go to the shops to get any fruit and vegetables and the final straw was the discovery that the last of the lettuce was beyond redemption.
So it is 6pm and nothing prepared. I had a scramble in the freezer and found some cooked arborio rice (about 3/4 cup), bolognaise sauce (single serve), soft breadcrumbs and a 500ml container of Mimi's Refried Beans. So I set about creating a meal.
Mexican Slice (newly named)
Thaw and heat pre-cooked rice. Add 1 beaten egg to rice, season with pepper and a little celery salt. Press rice mixture into the bottom of ovenproof dish. Thaw bolognaise sauce and refried beans, combine and spread over rice base. Combine 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup grated cheese and sprinkle over bean mixture. Bake in moderate oven for 20 minutes unitl heated through and topping is crispy.
Served with zucchini, peas and carrots.
This quantity would serve 4 adults, however, since there are only 2 of us we will have leftovers for lunches.
It is amazing what you can create with a little bit of thought.
I have to confess that the reason I did not go to the shops is that I was busy sewing. I am making good progress on the shirt which I mentioned yesterday. I should finish it tomorrow as long as I can find some suitable buttons in my collection. I originally thought that I would have to buy some white bias binding to finish the neckline and armholes but have decided to make my own binding using the contrasting fabric that I have used for the collar and pocket flaps. So this will use up some more fabric scraps and save me buying anything more for the moment.
So it is 6pm and nothing prepared. I had a scramble in the freezer and found some cooked arborio rice (about 3/4 cup), bolognaise sauce (single serve), soft breadcrumbs and a 500ml container of Mimi's Refried Beans. So I set about creating a meal.
Mexican Slice (newly named)
Thaw and heat pre-cooked rice. Add 1 beaten egg to rice, season with pepper and a little celery salt. Press rice mixture into the bottom of ovenproof dish. Thaw bolognaise sauce and refried beans, combine and spread over rice base. Combine 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup grated cheese and sprinkle over bean mixture. Bake in moderate oven for 20 minutes unitl heated through and topping is crispy.
Served with zucchini, peas and carrots.
This quantity would serve 4 adults, however, since there are only 2 of us we will have leftovers for lunches.
It is amazing what you can create with a little bit of thought.
I have to confess that the reason I did not go to the shops is that I was busy sewing. I am making good progress on the shirt which I mentioned yesterday. I should finish it tomorrow as long as I can find some suitable buttons in my collection. I originally thought that I would have to buy some white bias binding to finish the neckline and armholes but have decided to make my own binding using the contrasting fabric that I have used for the collar and pocket flaps. So this will use up some more fabric scraps and save me buying anything more for the moment.
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