Zesty Lentil & Haddock Pilaf
This flavorful dish combines fluffy basmati rice, tender haddock, hearty lentils, and fragrant herbs for a satisfying meal. With caramelized onions adding a touch of sweetness and toasted flaked almonds for a delicious crunch, each bite is a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Enjoy this dish as a comforting and wholesome option for lunch or dinner.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 250g easy-cook basmati rice
- 3 red onions , finely sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 140g smoked haddock fillet
- 140g haddock fillet
- 250g pack ready-cooked Puy lentils
- zest 1 lemon (then cut the lemon into wedges)
- large bunch flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
- 25g toasted flaked almonds
Instructions
- Cook the rice in boiling water until just tender, then drain. Meanwhile, fry the onions in the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat for 10-12 mins until golden. Bring some water to the boil in a shallow pan. Add the haddock fillets, poach for 4 mins until the fish is just cooked, then drain and break into large flakes. Spoon half the onions onto a plate, then set aside.
- Stir the drained rice and lentils into the onion pan, then fold through the fish, lemon zest and parsley to heat through. Serve topped with the reserved onions and a handful of almonds, with the lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over.
Cook Time
16M
Prep Time
PT4M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 468 calories
- Fat Content: 11 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 70 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 27 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.39 milligram of sodium
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