Leftover rice recipes

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

Our egg-fried rice recipe with peas, bacon and mushrooms is a great way to use leftovers. Ready in under 15 minutes, it makes a super-speedy one-pan supper

This thrifty Asian-inspired one-pot recipe uses up leftover rice and chicken, plus it contains child-friendly mild spice and plenty of vegetables

A one pot rice dish is a fab way to use up leftovers - this one combines healthy veg and turkey, topped with fried egg

Use storecupboard ingredients and leftovers to make this nutritious and easy Mexican-style lunch. The filling for the burritos can be made ahead

Throw together a tasty supper in less than thirty minutes with the Sunday roast leftovers

Use leftovers from our breaded chicken with giardiniera recipe to make this easy rice bowl. It's a flavour-packed lunch that beats soggy sandwiches

Enjoy this speedy veg-packed fakeaway. We’ve gone for courgettes and peas here to accompany the sausage and rice, but use whatever veg you have

Ideal for busy households, this hearty salad keeps well in the fridge for up to three days, ready to be spooned into a bowl whenever you're peckish

Put your leftover Christmas turkey and ham to good use with this super fast egg-fried rice

Enjoy our easy prawn and rice dish as a midweek meal. Taking less than 30 minutes to make, it's ideal for weeknights when you want something quick and tasty

John Torode's delicious egg fried rice is dotted with juicy prawns and makes a great addition to a Chinese feast

This speedy Korean dish is super satisfying and a great way to use up leftover cooked rice - it's full of iron too

Spice up your vegetarian fried rice with this easy recipe and feel free to mix things up with different veg

Make the most of frozen broccoli and peppers in this quick and healthy veggie egg-fried rice dish. This simple stir-fry is on the table in just 15 minutes.

Have some leftover smoked fish on your hands? Create this light and fresh Asian-style salad with a chilli and sesame dressing

A simple, low-fat, mid-week dish that's perfect when you are rushed for time but need to feed the family

For a healthy yet satisfying meal, try this dish eaten across China and Southeast Asia – and use the leftovers to make our cold chicken noodle salad for the next day

Make your own takeaway favourite with this Chinese-style rice one pot flavoured with soy and chilli

A make-ahead basmati side dish with mild coconut flavours. Delicious served alongside curries at a party

There is more to your microwave than reheating leftovers – try this low fat almost-instant meal

Use up leftover chicken in these easy toasted wraps, filled with spiced Mexican-style rice and beans. Swap for ham, beef or pork if you prefer

Whip up a curry in next to no time - perfect for those evenings when you're too tired to be in the kitchen for long

Introduce your kids to Chinese-style food with this tasty, quick, rice recipe