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Almond, lemon and parsley pilaf rice

Aromatic pilaf rice flavored with toasted almonds, fresh lemon and handfuls of chopped parsley. The perfect side dish with grilled meat and fish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1½ cups Jasmine/Basmati rice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1½ cups stock
  • 3 pieces fresh lemon peel
  • Generous pinch of salt
to serve
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 100 g toasted almond nibs
  • large handful fresh parsley finely chopped
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan then add the onion and garlic and cook, covered, until soft and translucent over medium heat (approximately 7-10 minutes).
  2. Add the rice and stir to coat in the butter then add the bay leaf, stock and lemon peel.
  3. Allow the rice to a come to a boil then cover and lower the heat. Allow to cook gently until the stock has been absorbed (approximately 10-15 minutes) then remove from the heat and allow to steam for 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice, almonds and chopped parsley, season to taste and serve.