Lemon and Tuna Pilaf Recipe

Name: Lemon and Tuna Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups long-grain rice; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 2 ½ cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated; 1 cup frozen peas; 3 eggs; 1 (425 g) can tuna in olive oil; 200 g tomatoes; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups long-grain rice
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 ½ cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
1 cup frozen peas
3 eggs
1 (425 g) can tuna in olive oil
200 g tomatoes
¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1
Place the rice in a fine sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear.
2
Drain.
3
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until soft.
5
Add the rice and curry powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic.
6
Add the stock and lemon rind.
7
Cover and bring to the boil.
8
Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
9
Stir in the peas and remove from heat.
10
Set aside, without removing the lid, for 5 minutes.
11
Use a fork to separate the grains.
12
Meanwhile, place the eggs in a small saucepan of cold water.
13
Bring to the boil over high heat.
14
Reduce heat to medium and gently boil, uncovered, for 7 minutes.
15
Drain and cool under cold running water.
16
Peel and quarter.
17
Use a fork to flake the tuna into large pieces.
18
Add to the rice mixture with the tomato, parsley and lemon juice.
19
Season with pepper and stir until just combined.
20
Top with egg and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 ¼ cups long-grain rice, 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon curry powder, and more.

Yes, Lemon and Tuna Pilaf falls under the Seafood 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.

Lemon and Tuna Pilaf

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