Green Pilau With Cashews Recipe

Name: Green Pilau With Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 1/2 ounces baby spinach leaves; 2/3 cup cashew nuts, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 spring onions, chopped; 1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock; 3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

6 1/2 ounces baby spinach leaves
2/3 cup cashew nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 spring onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
2
Shred the spinach leaves.
3
Place the cashews on a cookie sheet and roast for 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown (watch carefully).
4
In a large frying pan heat the oil. Cook onions over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until soft. Add the rice, garlic, and fennel seeds and cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes or until the rice is evenly coated.
5
Increase the heat to high. Add the lemon juice, stock and 1 tsp salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 45 minutes without lifting the lid.
6
Remove from heat and sprinkle with spinach and herbs. Let sit, covered, for about 8 minutes. Using a fork, distribute the spinache and herbs through the rice.
7
Adjust seasoning.
8
Serve topped with cashews.

476

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 1/2 ounces baby spinach leaves, 2/3 cup cashew nuts, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 spring onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Green Pilau With Cashews falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Pilau With Cashews

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