Spinach and pistachio pilau

Name: Spinach and pistachio pilau
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: ['Middle Eastern']
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 red onions, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 tbsp garam masala; 1 tsp turmeric; 50g raisins; 350g Co-op basmati rice; 700ml vegetable stock, made with 1 stock cube; 200g Co-op spinach; 30g pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped

https://www.coop.co.uk/recipes/spinach-and-pistachio-pilau

Vegetarian

Nuts and raisins add a lovely texture to this recipe

Feeds 4
Ready in 35 minutes

Each serving contains

Energy
22%
1889kj 444kcal
Fat
Low 13%
9.1g
Saturates
Low 6%
1.1g
Sugar
Low 13%
11.9g
Salt
Low 13%
0.71g

% of adult’s reference intake | Carbohydrates per serving : 80g

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Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 red onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
50g raisins
350g Co-op basmati rice
700ml vegetable stock, made with 1 stock cube
200g Co-op spinach
30g pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped

Method

Heat the oil in a large pan and gently fry the onions for 6-8 mins, until soft
Add the garlic and spices and continue to cook for another 2-3 mins
Add the raisins and basmati rice and fry for 2-3 more mins before adding the stock
Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 mins, until the rice has absorbed the liquid
Check after 10 mins – if the rice is sticking, add a little more water
When cooked, turn off the heat and add the spinach
Cover and leave for 10 mins while the spinach wilts
Stir the wilted spinach through the rice and season
Scatter over the pistachios
Serve the pan at the table so everyone can help themselves