Artichoke Aubergine Rice Recipes

ARTICHOKE & AUBERGINE RICE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan or paella pan. Fry the aubergines until nicely coloured on all sides (add another tbsp of oil if the aubergine begins catching too much), then remove and set aside. Add another tbsp of oil to the pan and lightly fry the onion for 2-3 mins or until softened. Add the garlic and parsley stalks, cook for a few mins more, then stir in the spices and rice until everything is well coated. Heat for 2 mins, add half the stock and cook, uncovered, over a medium heat for 20 mins, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking.
• Nestle the aubergine and artichokes into the mixture, pour over the rest of the stock and cook for 20 mins more or until the rice is cooked through. Chop the parsley leaves, stir through with the lemon juice and season well. Bring the whole pan to the table and spoon into bowls, with the lemon wedges on the side.

RICE AND ARTICHOKE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add rice and stir to coat.
• Stir in artichokes, 2 cups water, broth, wine, and salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
• Cook until rice is tender and absorbs liquid, about 18 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes then fluff with fork and stir in parsley. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.