Rice with spring greens


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.
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Last modified on: June 6th 2022
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 45 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Rice with spring greens : Stage 1

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Rice with spring greens : Stage 2
Cook in a large pan with 3 tablespoons olive oil until just tender, then salt and pepper.

Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 15 min.
Rice with spring greens : Stage 3

Stage 4 - ⌛ 5 min.
Rice with spring greens : Stage 4
Cook in a large saucepan with 3 tablespoons olive oil until just tender, then salt and pepper.

Transfer to the plate with the cabbage and set aside.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
Rice with spring greens : Stage 5
Prepare and finely slice 1 shallot.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 1 min.
Rice with spring greens : Stage 6
Pour 3 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.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 1 min.
Rice with spring greens : Stage 7
Add the vegetables...

Stage 8 - ⌛ 5 min.
Rice with spring greens : Stage 8
...then 400 g cooked rice.

Mix well and leave to reheat through, then check the seasoning.

Stage 9
Rice with spring greens : 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 recipe40 RDI=20 %270 RDI=30 %440 RDI=70 %2,000 RDI=100 %8,360 RDI: 100 %
Per 100 g3 RDI=1 %20 RDI=2 %30 RDI=5 %150 RDI=8 %640 RDI: 8 %
Per person10 RDI=4 %70 RDI=6 %110 RDI=20 %500 RDI=30 %2,090 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Sulfites, milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 2.60 €
  • Per person : 0.65 €

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