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Lunchtime Rice Salad

A simple lunchtime salad, can be used in a packed lunch too

lunchtime rice salad

 

 

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lunchtime rice salad

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course:
Lunch
,
Packed Lunch
,
Picnic
,
Salad
Cuisine:
English
budget meals
,
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Freezes Well
,
Vegan
,
Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per portion 16p
Calories: 306kcal
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Ingredients

  • 200 g rice
  • 150 g swede
  • 75 g parsnip frozen
  • 50 g green peas
  • 50 g onion sliced as finely as your knife allows
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • dessertspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 35 ml vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cube the swede and parsnip. toss in a little oil, salt and pepper.
  • Roast the vegetables until soft, about 30 minutes
  • Cook rice as per packet instructions and drain well
  • Add all the other ingredients to the rice. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Notes

 
 
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
lunchtime rice salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
306
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Sodium
 
11
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
309
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
51
g
17
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
96
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
 
43
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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