Mushroom and nut pilaf
1 hour 15 min
Mushrooms and cashews combine to make this gorgeous pilaf, ideal as a side dish for a wide variety of main dishes. This is the quicker and easier version of a pilaf, which traditionally can be a bit tricky to get just right.
Betsy
4 people made this
Ingredients
Serves: 6
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 225g brown rice
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 sticks celery, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 110g cashew nuts, chopped
- 1 green pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 yellow pepper, seeded and minced
- 170g button mushrooms
- salt and pepper, to taste
Method
Prep:20min ›
Cook:55min ›
Ready in:1hr15min
- In a large saucepan over a medium heat, warm two tablespoons olive oil and fry the rice for 2 to 3 minutes then cover with boiling water. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes or until soft and fluffy then drain.
- In a frying pan, warm the remainder of the oil then add the onion and cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the celery, garlic, nuts, peppers and mushrooms and cook together for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often. Add the rice and stir until well mixed and evenly warmed through, season well. Remove from the heat and serve hot.
