Fragrant vegie pilaf

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Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes

Healthy options: Low fat

Serves: 4

Type: Budget; Easy

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Ingredients

Olive oil spray
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 teaspoons mild chilli spice blend
2 cups basmati rice
11⁄3 cups vegetable stock
2 cups frozen mixed peas, corn, carrots and beans
4 green onions, sliced
1⁄3 cup (40g) toasted slivered almonds, hazelnuts or pistachios
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or coriander, to garnish

Preparation method

1. Preheat a saucepan over moderate heat; lightly spray with oil. Cook garlic and chilli, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in rice, stock and 1 cup water; bring to the boil.

2. Reduce heat to very low. Add mixed vegetables. Cover; cook for 12-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed, rice is fluffy and vegetables tender. Stir through onion.

3. Stand, covered, until ready to serve. Fluff up rice using a fork. Sprinkle each serving with nuts and parsley.

Use as a side dish for char-grilled fish, pork scotch fillet or chicken breast. Look for Gourmet Garden chilli blend in the chilled produce section at supermarkets. To toast nuts: stir in a dry frying pan over moderate heat until golden; rub off skins if needed.

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