LEMONY MUSHROOM PILAF

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If you're after a lighter alternative to risotto, this low-fat mushroom pilaf is just the ticket

Provided by Good Food team

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

500ml vegetable stock
1 onion , sliced
300g mixed mushrooms , sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
200g mixed basmati rice and wild rice
zest and juice 1 lemon
small bunch snipped chives
6 tbsp light soft cheese with garlic and herbs

Steps:

Put 2 tbsp of the stock in a non-stick pan, then cook the onion for 5 mins until softened - add a splash more stock if it starts to dry out. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook for 2 mins more. Add the rice and lemon zest and juice, mixing well. Pour in remaining stock and seasoning and bring to the boil. Turn down, cover and simmer for 25-30 mins until rice is tender. Stir through half each of the chives and soft cheese, then serve topped with the remaining chives and soft cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.62 milligram of sodium