Nutty mushroom pilaf (vegan)

2 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 teaspoon Olive oil
5 ounces Brown rice
1 pinch Ground turmeric
12 ounces Vegetable stock or water
1 Onion, sliced
4 ounces Mushrooms, sliced
2 ounces Pine nuts, flaked almonds or roasted chopped hazelnuts
2 teaspoons Dried mixed herbs OR
2 tablespoons Chopped 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.

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