Satisfy your hunger with this quick and easy rice dish, perfect for a midweek meal

Ham, artichoke & lemon pilaf recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 250g basmati rice
  • 700ml vegetable stock
  • 300g artichoke hearts, from a jar or deli counter, sliced
  • 300g thickly sliced ham, cut into chunks
  • zest and juice 2 lemons
  • 3 tbsp chopped mint

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the onion and fry for a couple of mins until starting to soften. Stir in the rice, then pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Cover and cook for 5 mins.

  • Add the artichokes, ham, half the lemon zest and all of the juice to the pan. Cover and cook for 5-7 mins more until the rice is tender. Stir in the mint, then divide between four bowls and scatter over the remaining zest.

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