I was tempted to add 'Moroccan' to the title however it was already long enough and I don't really know a lot about Moroccan flavours but I think it might be close. Regardless, it is and easy tasty one pot dish full of veggie goodness.
Ingredients
- Brown rice (medium grain works better than long or basmati)
- Sweet potato
- Chickpeas (tinned or re-hydrated)
- Celery (or onions if preferred)
- Greens (I use zucchini or beans or both)
- Stock (I usually uses Massel 7's chicken flavoured)
- Garlic
- Paprika (I usually used a lot of paprika including some smoked)
- Cumin
- Rosemary
- Coriander seeds
- Turmeric
Method
- Pre-heat the oven 180 degrees C
- Fry up the celery in a stove and oven safe pot with some oil
- Add rice and garlic and continue frying for about 1-2 minutes
- Add crumbled stock cubes, chopped sweet potato and pre-boiled water
- The quantity of water can be hard to judge but about twice as much as you have rice
- Add herbs and spices
- Bring to boil, put on the lid and place in the oven
- After 20 minutes add chickpeas and greens. Add water if required
- Cook for a further 20 minutes in the oven
- Serve on a bed of baby spinach and top with balsamic vinegar
Options and variations
- Add/substitute pumpkin to/for sweet potato
- Use beef flavoured stock for something different
- Add a tin of tomatoes and lessen the water a little
