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Bacon & Pesto Rice Pilaf
Bacon & Pesto Rice Pilaf

Bacon & Pesto Rice Pilaf

with Green Veggies & Parmesan

Pilaf is a rice dish commonly found in the Middle East, India, and now, in your HelloFresh repertoire! In our modern Australian version, the fragrant and fluffy basmati rice soaks up the flavour from the umami-rich bacon and bright basil pesto, like a treat. The veggies add colour and crispness, and the lemon is all you need to cut the richness.

Tags:
Kid Friendly
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.com.au/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed.

Preparation Time40 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

Serving amount

1

brown onion

1 bag

green beans

1

zucchini

2 clove

garlic

½

lemon

1 packet

diced bacon

(May be present: Soy, Milk.)

1 packet

basmati rice

(May be present: Soy, Wheat, Gluten.)

1 packet

basil pesto

(Contains: Milk;)

1 sachet

Italian herbs

1 packet

Parmesan cheese

(Contains: Milk;)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1.5 cup

warm water

Nutritional Values

Energy (kJ)3023 kJ
Fat32.1 g
of which saturates9.3 g
Carbohydrate74 g
of which sugars10.4 g
Protein29.3 g
Sodium1306 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Utensils

•Large Non-Stick Pan
•Lid
•Medium Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Finely chop brown onion. Trim green beans and slice into thirds. • Cut zucchini into bite-sized chunks. Finely chop garlic. • Zest lemon to get a pinch, then slice into wedges.

Little cooks: Under adult supervision, older kids can help grate the zest.

2
2

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and diced bacon, breaking bacon up with a spoon, until onion is softened and bacon is golden, 4-6 minutes. • Add garlic and lemon zest and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.

3
3

• Add basmati rice to pan, stirring to coat. Add the warm water (1 1/2 cups for 2 people / 3 cups for 4 people) and Italian herbs, then bring to the boil. • Cover with a lid (or foil) and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 16-20 minutes. Season with pepper.

4
4

• When rice has 5 minutes remaining, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. • Cook zucchini and green beans, tossing, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, tossing to coat. Season to taste.

5
5

• When rice is ready, transfer veggies to pan with the rice. Add basil pesto, gently stirring to combine.

TIP: If any rice has stuck to the bottom of the pan, scrape it off and stir it through for extra flavour!

6
6

• Divide bacon and basil pesto rice pilaf between plates. • Top with shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!

Little cooks: Add the finishing touch by sprinkling over the Parmesan!

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