Julian Rocha/The Hofstra Chronicle

Some of the best meals are those that occur spontaneously. In an attempt to clear out my dorm fridge, I grabbed a very random assortment of items, expecting to scrunch up my nose with disgust at the combination. However, not to toot my own horn, I ended up making a very satisfying meal, packed with a pleasant variety of flavors. A friendly disclaimer – this dish is not the most attractive, but as the photographer at my local DMV once told me, looks are deceiving. Given that this recipe was basically an accident, feel free to add additional ingredients to your liking.

Ingredients:

5 ounces pre-cooked grilled chicken

1 bag Ben’s Original Ready Rice, roasted chicken flavor

1 large carrot

½ cup beets

2 tablespoons hummus

2 tablespoons honey ginger dressing

Instructions:

1. Microwave the chicken for 60-90 seconds, or until warm throughout. Dice and set aside.

2. Dice the carrot and place into a bowl.

3. Tear a corner of the bag of rice and heat for 90 seconds.

4. While the rice is cooking, dice the beets then mix in the same bowl as the carrots.

5. When the rice is done, pour into the same bowl as the carrots and beets.

6. Add the chicken, hummus and dressing, then mix until properly distributed.

7. Enjoy!