Nutty mushroom pilaf (vegan)

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonOlive oil
5ouncesBrown rice
1pinchGround turmeric
12ouncesVegetable stock or water
1Onion, sliced
4ouncesMushrooms, sliced
2ouncesPine nuts, flaked almonds or roasted chopped hazelnuts
2teaspoonsDried mixed herbs OR
2tablespoonsChopped fresh mixed herbs
Salt and black pepper

Directions

ABBREVIATIONS: ts = teaspoon

: pn = pinch

: tb = tablespoon Mix the oil, rice and turmeric in a pan with 2 tbsp water. Cook gently for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Bring the stock or more water to the boil and add to the rice. Bring back to the boil. Cover and cook over a gentle heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is just tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. Meanwhile, saute the onion until softened, then stir in the mushrooms and nuts. Cook 2-3 more minutes until the mushrooms are lightly cooked; then add the herbs and seasoning. Stir the mushroom mixture into the cooked rice and serve.