This easy-to-make prawn dish will keep all the family satisfied - and you'll be able to keep your distance from take-aways!

Serves:

4

Preparation time:

15 minutes

Cooking time:

20 minutes

Approximate cost for recipe:

£5.28

Approximate cost per serving:

£1.32

• 250g long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 sticks celery, thinly sliced
• 1 small green pepper, deseeded and chopped
• 150g button mushrooms, sliced
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 250g uncooked peeled prawns, thawed if frozen
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning or paprika
• ½ teaspoon chilli powder
• Ground black pepper

1. Put the rice into a large saucepan and cook in simmering water for 12-15 minutes, or according to pack instructions, until tender. Drain thoroughly.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the onion and celery until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the green pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes and prawns and stir-fry for 3-4 more minutes.
3. Stir in the hot cooked rice, parsley, Cajun seasoning or paprika and chilli powder. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly until heated through. Check the seasoning, adding some pepper and an extra pinch of chilli powder, if needed. Spoon onto warm plates and serve at once.

Tip 1: Use 150g chopped cooked chicken instead of prawns, if you like.

Tip 2: Save time by preparing the rice ahead, rinsing it with cold water to cool it quickly, then refrigerating until required later in the day. Make sure that it is reheated thoroughly.