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Bacon and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Bacon and Vegetable Stir-Fry

A quick and easy stir-fry recipe that uses expired bacon, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 4 strips expired bacon, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or wok, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the bell pepper, zucchini, onion, and garlic. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the vegetables.
  4. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet and stir to combine.
  6. Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice.
  7. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Burrito

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Burrito

A delicious breakfast burrito recipe that makes use of slightly expired bacon, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of slightly expired bacon
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside on paper towels to drain.
  2. In the same skillet, crack the eggs and scramble them over medium-low heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Warm the flour tortillas on a separate skillet or in the microwave.
  4. Divide the scrambled eggs among the tortillas. Top with cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, and hot sauce if desired.
  5. Roll up the tortillas into burritos, folding in the sides as you go.
  6. Serve the bacon and egg breakfast burritos immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Bacon and Potato Hash

Bacon and Potato Hash

This hearty bacon and potato hash recipe transforms expired bacon and potatoes into a delicious breakfast or brunch dish.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
25 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 strips expired bacon, chopped
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 eggs
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the diced potatoes and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  3. Sprinkle paprika, salt, and pepper over the potato mixture. Stir to combine.
  4. Make 4 wells in the potato mixture and crack an egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.
  5. Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the hash and garnish with fresh parsley.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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