AROMATIC BAKED RICE

SERVES: 4

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOK TIME: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 3-4 cups leftover Pilaf Pumpkin rice

• 1 cup leftover cooked chicken, shredded (optional)

• Handful of leftover veggies

• 6-8 cloves Black garlic cloves, whole

• 1 cup water or stock

• 1 tbsp butter

• Salt & pepper

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly oil a medium baking dish.

2. Tip the leftover pilaf rice into the dish. Add the shredded chicken and roasted vegetables if using. Scatter in the extra black garlic cloves.

3. Pour a cup of water or stock over the rice to help it steam and stay fluffy as it bakes.

4. Season well, slot the butter in the side and cover tightly with foil.

5. Bake for 30 minutes until the rice is piping hot, the flavours have melded, and the black garlic has softened into sweet umami pockets.

6. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.

Recipe by Lara Green @_fromthegreenkitchen

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