Rice with rocket and tomato salad recipe

Rice with Rocket and Tomato Salad recipe

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This recipe for Rice with Rocket and Tomato Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines the earthy flavors of rice with the vibrant tastes of rocket and tomatoes. The salad is tossed with a simple dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, adding a zesty kick to the dish. It can be served as a light lunch or a side dish, and is perfect for those looking for a quick and healthy meal option. The combination of rice, rocket, and tomatoes creates a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making this recipe a must-try.

Keywords: rice, rocket, tomato salad, refreshing, healthy

Rice with rocket and tomato salad recipe details

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Ingredients

80 g	cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp	balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp	olive oil
	salt and freshly ground black pepper
some	basil, chopped
2	black olives, pitted and sliced
1	shallot, chopped
60 g	rice
1 tsp	butter
125 ml	vegetable stock
1 tbsp	single cream
1 tsp	pine nuts, toasted
30 g	rocket
2 tsp	freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Whisk the vinegar with the oil. Season with salt, pepper and basil. Add the olives and the tomatoes and mix gently.

In a pan melt the butter and sauté the shallots and the rice until lucent. Pour in the stock and cook until the rice has soaked up the liquid. Check if the rice is done, otherwise add more stock and cook until the rice is done. Stir in the cream, the pine nuts, the rocket and the cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve the rice together with the tomato salad.

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 20 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a