Lemon & Herb Pilaf Roasted Mushrooms
Appetizer
SERVES:
4
4
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
Easy
PREP TIME:
COOK TIME:
30 minutes minutes
30 minutes minutes
Ingredients
- ¾ cup basmati long grain rice rinsed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 brown onion finely chopped
- 1 lemon rind finely grated, juiced
- 2 tbsp pine nuts toasted
- 1 tbsp currants
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 12 mushrooms
- 80 g fresh rocket leaves
Method
- Cook rice following the absorption method on the packet. Rinse under cold water. Drain well.
- Heat 1 tbs oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until soft. Add the lemon rind and 2 tbs lemon juice and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in rice, pine nuts, currants, parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven and roasting pan to 220°C fan forced. Remove stalk from the mushrooms. Pile the pilaf onto the mushrooms. Place mushrooms into hot roasting pan and roast for 10 minutes until just tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Scatter over the rocket. Combine the remaining oil and lemon juice and spoon over the mushrooms. Serve.
Notes
Courtesy of Australian Mushrooms
Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.
Nutritional information (per serve)
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.4g | Protein: 6.3g | Fat: 15.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 5.6g
