Recipe Hub Leicestershire’s Recipe Challenge

Leicestershire’s Recipe Challenge

During Food Waste Action Week 2023, the Waste Initiatives Team at Leicestershire County Council launched a recipe competition to inspire residents to turn leftovers into delicious meals.

We invited residents—and employees—to share creative recipes using surplus ingredients. The winning dishes were chosen after being tested by Leicestershire’s Community Kitchens, with feedback from the Lead Member for the Environment and Green Agenda at the time.

The winners?

• Vegetable Spicy Rice with Fried Bread
• Leftover Lime Loaf

Try These Waste-Busting Recipes

Why not see what you can create with what’s already in your cupboards, fridge, or freezer? Here are some of the recipes submitted and tested:

• Vegetable Spicy Rice & Fried Bread
• Leftover Lime Loaf
• Bacon & Quinoa Stir Fry
• Pesto Chicken Pasta
• Potlette
• Toastie
• Anyway Frittata
• Chilli Con Carne (using leftover Bolognese)
• Irish Scone Bread
• Bread Pudding
• Spicy Chicken & Salad Wrap
• Pasta Bake
• 1620’s Vegetable Soup
• Chicken Soup

Top Tips from Leicestershire Residents

• Barbara: Slow cooks and freezes meals to save time and energy.
• Rebecca: Uses leftover chicken and ham to make chicken supreme with soup, stock, and veggies.
• Val: Makes a hearty stew in the slow cooker with braising steak and leftover vegetables.
• Sue: Creates bubble and squeak by mixing leftover vegetables, seasoning, and frying in a little oil.