Zesty Pomegranate Rice

Name: Zesty Pomegranate Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: middle eastern
Ingredients: 500ml vegetable stock; 250g basmati rice; 100g or 120g tub pomegranate seeds; 1 tsp coriander seeds crushed; 1 tsp ground cumin; 50g toasted flaked almonds; zest 1 orange

⏱ 25 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 middle eastern ✅ Easy 🏷 Side dish

This fragrant Middle Eastern rice dish transforms simple basmati with exotic flavours. Pomegranate seeds, crushed coriander, cumin, and orange zest create a vibrant and aromatic side. Toasted flaked almonds add a delightful crunch. It's an excellent accompaniment to grilled meats like chicken kebabs and can be prepared in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for a speedy yet impressive dinner.

Ingredients

500ml vegetable stock
250g basmati rice
100g or 120g tub pomegranate seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
50g toasted flaked almonds
zest 1 orange

Method

Bring the stock and rice to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins. Drain the rice and set it aside to rest for 5 mins.
Add the pomegranate, coriander seeds, cumin, most of the toasted almonds, orange zest and seasoning. Sprinkle with the remaining toasted almonds.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories319 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturates1 g

Carbs57 g

Sugars6 g

Fibre4 g

Protein8 g

Sodium124 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategorySide dish

Cuisinemiddle eastern

DietVegetarian