Spinach, Mushroom & Lemon Rice Pilaf |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Perk up rice with herbs, spices and add colour with spinach to make a great midweek meal. Ingredients:
7 ounces spinach, washed & roughly chopped |
1 lemon, zested and juiced |
2 garlic cloves, crushed |
2 ounces butter |
9 ounces basmati rice |
5 1/2 ounces chestnut mushrooms, sliced |
2 onions, finely sliced |
1 7/8 cups vegetable stock |
1 cinnamon stick |
4 whole cloves |
4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed |
Directions:
1. Cook the onion and garlic in the butter in a large shallow pan until soft and golden.
2. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened. Add the spices and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the rice, lemon zest and stock. Cover.
3. Cook on a gentle heat for about 15 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed.
4. Stir through the spinach and lemon juice, cover for 2 minutes until wilted and serve.
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