Brown rice and peas with citrus dressing
Prep:
10 mins
Cook:
15 mins
This salad is easy to make, satisfying and low in carbohydrates.
300g brown basmati rice
75ml olive oil
200g frozen peas
410g tin lentils, rinsed and drained
410g tin chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 carrot, sliced in thin strips
Juice 2 lemon
2 bunches spring onions, finely sliced
Large bunch coriander, chopped
Cook the rice according to the instructions drain and drizzle with a little of the olive oil, then leave to cool uncovered.
Boil a kettle and pour the water over the peas in a small bowl.
Leave them to defrost, then drain. In a large bowl, mix the rice with the peas, lentils, chickpeas, remaining olive oil, lemon juice and the spring onions.
Season to taste then stir through the coriander.
Serves
10
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Main ingredients
Fruit, Beans, Vegetables, Rice
Recipe Type
Dinner, Easy, Healthy, Snacks, Salads
Level of Difficulty
Easy
