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Lemon, pea and broccoli pilaf

  • Time to make: 40 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.3
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, trimmed, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated zest of lemon
  • 1 cup (220g) basmati rice
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 ½ cups liquid salt-reduced vegetable stock
  • ½ large head broccoli (about 350g), trimmed, cut in florets
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Set a large saucepan (that has a lid) over a medium heat. Add oil and heat. Add onion and celery. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Add garlic and lemon zest. Cook, stirring, for 1 more minute.

    2 Add rice. Stir to coat. Add wine. Simmer until almost evaporated. Add stock with 1 cup water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid and simmer for 12 minutes. Add broccoli and peas then cover and simmer for 3 more minutes. Remove from heat, cover and leave to steam for 2-3 more minutes.

    3 Add parsley to rice, season with black pepper and fluff with a fork. Garnish with almonds and serve.

    Variations

    • To include meat, add 400g of thinly sliced chicken breast with the onion at step 1.
    • Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free stock.

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