Spanish Tomato and Pea Risotto

A great light meal, and perfect as a side dish also. 

It is also a great meal to freeze ahead.

Makes 4 full portions.

Cost: approx £2

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped

1 pack smoked bacon, chopped

1tb garlic

1 cup peas

1 packet passatta

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp chilli flakes

2 cups quick cook rice.

seasoning

1-2 litres water

1 cube chicken bullion (or 1 litre fresh stock replacing water)

Method:

fry onion, bacon, garlic and chilli flakes until onion is soft.

Add passatta.

Add rice and peas

Add 1litre water and stock cube

Let simmer, keep an eye on it and add more water if needed.

Let it simmer slowly until it is slightly sticky and the rice is still a little chewy.

Alternatively: Sautee onion, bacon and seasonings.

Add to rest of ingredients in a slow cooker, and cook for a couple hours until risotto-like.

 Again, keep and eye on the liquid amount and add if necessary.