British bubble and squeak
Bubble and squeak is a traditional British dish made from fried leftover vegetables, most commonly mashed potatoes and cabbage, which are pan-fried until crispy on the outside. It's a classic example of thrifty, home-style cooking that transforms Sunday's roast dinner leftovers into a satisfying new meal.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the potatoes, with moderate fat from the frying process, and provides a good source of dietary fibre and vitamin C from the cabbage. A standard serving roughly contains 250-350 calories, depending on the amount of oil used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 30 µg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 45 µg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved symbol of post-war frugality and resourcefulness in British cuisine, while nutritionally, it's a clever way to increase vegetable intake and reduce food waste by repurposing cooked leftovers into a flavourful, texturally contrasting dish.
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