Mushroom and cashew pilaf 

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Pair this with lean grilled meat or fish for a quick and delicious dinner.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup long grain rice

1 cup salted cashews

1 Tbsp olive oil

5 spring onions, thinly sliced

300 g button mushrooms, thinly sliced

1/2 cup currants

1 lemon, rind finely grated and juiced

100 g reduced fat feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

1 pinch salt and pepper, or to taste

Directions:

Cook rice following the absorption method on the packet.

Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add cashews and cook, stirring often, for 4 minutes or until golden. Remove and roughly chop. Set aside.

Add oil, green onions and mushrooms to pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until mushrooms are tender. Add currants, lemon rind and juice and cook for 30 seconds.

Add rice, cashews and feta to pan and toss gently over low heat until well combined. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature with barbecued lamb or seafood.

Author:

Fresh Finesse

Member Comments: (1)

By: jillidee - 2012-03-06
I added sliced cooked chicken breast, enjoyed by the whole family.