Aromatic Meatball Pilaf
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
- 1 lb meatballs
- 1 None medium Spanish onion, finely chopped ⓘ
- 2 cloves garlic, minced ⓘ
- 2 tsp ground turmeric ⓘ
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 4 None cardamom pods, bruised ⓘ
- 2 (16 oz) packets microwave basmati rice ⓘ
- 1/2 cup chicken stock ⓘ
- 9 oz frozen mixed vegetables ⓘ
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves ⓘ
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt, to serve ⓘ
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning, for 3-4 mins, or until browned. Remove from pan.
- Add remaining oil to pan. Cook onion, garlic and spices for 1-2 mins, or until fragrant. Add rice, stock, vegetables and meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 mins, or until stock is almost absorbed and meatballs are cooked through. Stir in cilantro. Serve with yogurt.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
434
kcal
22% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).