Spinach and almond pilaf
11 Apr 2016
by Dinna
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Background
This spinach and almond pilaf is an ideal side-dish for grilled meat skewers, or barbecued lamb & chicken. Also, it makes a hearty & healthy vegetarian/vegan dish on no-meat days. It's very easy to cook, ready within half an hour.
Ingredients
- 100g basmati rice (brown)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 250g baby spinach
- 4 sprigs of spring onion
- 250 ml boiling water
- 30g almond flakes
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat the oil in a pan and soften the onion. Add the cumin and garlic then stir for 1 minute.
- Add the rice, stir for a few seconds, then pour in the water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes under cover.
- Remove the cover, and cook further until the water has completely absorbed into the rice.
- Rinse the spinach, drain, and add to the rice. Cover with the lid and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, dry-fry the almonds and leave to cool. Slice the spring onion diagonally.
- Toss the wilted spinach with the rice, season with salt and pepper, then stir through the spring onion and the almond pieces.
- Serve warm.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Side - Steam - Supper
- Cuisines: - Middle Eastern
- Occasions: - Dinner Party - Eid - Parties
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads - Rice
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Low Cholestrol
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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