Brown rice pilaf
Cook: 30 mins
Serves 1
This is a quick, simple and delicious dish, ideal for eating during pregnancy.
Ingredients
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 2 spring onions, finely sliced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 4 rashers bacon, chopped
- 200g basmati rice
- 400ml vegetable stock or chicken
- Large handful of herbs
- Large handful cashew nuts, chopped
- 150g green beans
Method
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Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onions, garlic and bacon and cook gently for 5-10 minutes until soft.
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Add the rice and stock and cook for 11 minutes until the rice has absorbed the stock. Take off the heat and leave to stand for 5-7 minutes until the rice is fluffy.
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Cut the beans in half diagonally widthways and steam until just tender.
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Add the beans to the rice with the herbs and cashew nuts. Mix everything together and serve.
Each portion contains:
Calories
700
35%
Sugar
3g
3.3%
Fat
28g
40%
Saturates
6g
30%
Salt
2.9g
48.3%
of your guideline daily amount
