Rice with spring greens
This combination of spring cabbage and leeks, cooked separately then mixed with rice, is a simple recipe and everything can be prepared in advance.
25 K 4.3/5 (3 reviews)
45 min.
Easy
8 people
9 IngredientsLast modified on: June 6th 2022
For 8 people, you will need:
- 1
2 2⁄3 cups green cabbage - 2
6 tablespoons olive oil - 3
4 leeks - 4 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 5
2 shallots - 6 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 7
5 ½ cups cooked rice - 8
salt - 9
pepper
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 45 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Prepare 2 2⁄3 cups green cabbage raw.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Cook in a large pan with 6 tablespoons olive oil until just tender, then salt and pepper.
Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Stage 6 - 1 min.
Pour 6 tablespoons olive oil into a large pan on medium heat. When good and hot, add the sliced shallot, salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 minute without colouring.
Cook for 1 minute without colouring.
Stage 7 - 1 min.
Add the vegetables...
Stage 8 - 5 min.
Stage 9
That's all there is to it, though you can add a drizzle of olive oil or lemon juice (or both) before serving.
Remarks
You can use different green vegetables if you prefer, or whatever you have to hand (peas, mangetout, etc.).
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 80 RDI=30 % | 530 RDI=50 % | 890 RDI=130 % | 3,990 RDI=200 % | 16,720 RDI: 200 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=1 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 150 RDI=8 % | 640 RDI: 8 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=4 % | 70 RDI=6 % | 110 RDI=20 % | 500 RDI=30 % | 2,090 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 8 people : 5.15 €
- Per person : 0.65 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Cooked rice
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Green cabbage
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Olive oil
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Leek
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