Summer vegetable pilaf

Summer vegetable pilaf

A one pot, fuss free and veg-packed meal. You can also try it as a side dish.

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VegetarianHealthyLow in saturated fatSource of fibreSource of protein3 of your 5 a day
  • Serves4
  • CourseMain meal
  • Prepare15 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Total time30 mins
  • PlusStanding

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Ingredients

  • tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 clove/s garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 courgettes, thinly sliced into rounds
  • 300g basmati rice, well rinsed
  • 400ml hot vegetable stock
  • 400g can chickpeas, drained
  • 400g pack cherry vine tomatoes, halved
  • 25g pack mint, most leaves finely chopped
  • 4 heaped tbsp Greek style yogurt

Method

  1. Add 2 tbsp oil to a large deep saucepan over a medium heat. When hot, add the onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Tip in the courgettes and cook for 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Add the rice, season generously and stir over the heat for 2 minutes.

  2. Pour in the hot stock with the chickpeas and half the tomatoes, stir briefly, then bring to a simmer for 1 minute. Turn the heat down to low, cover with a clean tea towel and the pan lid and cook for 15 minutes more. Turn off the heat and leave to stand for 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, finely chop the remaining tomatoes, and dress with the remaining oil. Mix the chopped mint and yogurt in a bowl, then season both to taste.

  4. Fluff up the rice with 2 forks and pile onto serving plates. Top with the tomato salad, minty yogurt and remaining mint to garnish.

Cook’s tip

You can easily make this dish vegan by swapping out the yogurt for a dairy free alternative and could also add a handful of chopped nuts for extra bite.

Nutritional

Typical values per serving when made using specific products in recipe

Energy

2,164kJ/ 514kcals

Fat

11.9g

Saturated Fat

3g

Carbohydrates

81.8g

Sugars

10.9g

Fibre

8.7g

Protein

15.6g

Salt

1.6g

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