Pea Pulao with Lemon

Serves

4

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 tsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. salt
1 cup (140g) green peas, frozen
2 tbsp. peanuts
⅓ cup (55g) raisins
1½ cup (360ml) vegetable broth
¾ cup (160g) basmati rice
To make the dressing:
  1 clove garlic, minced
  1 tsp lemon zest
  3tbsp. lemon juice
  2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  1/2 tsp. salt
  ½ tsp. black pepper

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

320

Fats

9 g

Protein

7 g

Carbs

53 g

Instructions

  • Place the olive oil into a pot over a medium heat and sauté the onion for 5 minutes. Add the maple syrup, turmeric, cumin and salt, and mix well.
  • Now add the peanuts, green peas and raisins and cook for a further 1-2 minutes. Add the vegetable broth and the rice, stir to combine, cover with a lid and simmer gently for 15 minutes until the rice has cooked.
  • Meanwhile add the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and vinegar to a small bowl and mix to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the rice mixture, stir to combine and serve immediately.