Spiced Vegetables and Rice

Spiced Vegetables and Rice

Serves 2

Points 4½ per serving

Core recipe

1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 leek, sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 onion, sliced
1/2 dessert apple, cored and chopped
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp ground coriander
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
4-5 tablespoons of vegetable stock
120g dry weight rice, cooked

Heat the oil in a pan, add the leek, carrot, onion and apple and cook gently for 3 minutes, stirring. 

Add the spices and salt and pepper and cook for a further 3 minutes. Add the stock, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are just tender but not too soft. 

Add the cooked rice to the vegetables and stir through making sure the rice is heated also.