Lemony mushroom pilaf

Lemony mushroom pilaf

If you're after a lighter alternative to risotto, this low-fat mushroom pilaf is just the ticket

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 30 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat, Super healthy

Method

  1. Put 2 tbsp of the stock in a non-stick pan, then cook the onion for 5 mins until softened - add a splash more stock if it starts to dry out. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook for 2 mins more. Add the rice and lemon zest and juice, mixing well. Pour in remaining stock and seasoning and bring to the boil. Turn down, cover and simmer for 25-30 mins until rice is tender. Stir through half each of the chives and soft cheese, then serve topped with the remaining chives and soft cheese.

PER SERVING

249 kcalories, protein 12g, carbohydrate 44g, fat 4 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 2g, sugar 4g, salt 0.62 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2011.

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  • 22 December 2010

    Rachael Smith rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    This was really disappointing, and the name 'lemony mushroom pilaf' is misleading, it only tasted of the soft cheese, and it overpowered any other flavour to the detriment of the dish. Maybe if you use less cheese it would be nicer, but i won't be making it again to find out.

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  • 27 November 2011

    AlisonPG rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made this without any cheese because I didn't have any. Tasted great, very easy to make and a good budget meal. Recommended without the cheese!

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  • 30 March 2012

    hannahsplatter rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Didn't have chives so chopped up some spring onions to put on top instead. Very tasty and interesting, but I think the portion sizes were a bit small.

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  • 13 November 2012

    Fiona rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Nice fresh flavours, and tastes nice after being frozen and reheated another day. Make sure completely cold before freezing though for safety. Yum.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 30 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat, Super healthy

Ingredients

  • 500ml vegetable stock
  • 1 onion , sliced
  • 300g mixed mushrooms , sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 200g mixed basmati rice and wild rice
  • zest and juice 1 lemon
  • small bunch snipped chives
  • 6 tbsp light soft cheese with garlic and herbs
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PER SERVING

249 kcalories, protein 12g, carbohydrate 44g, fat 4 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 2g, sugar 4g, salt 0.62 g

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