Zesty Salmon & Rice Pot

Both healthy and filling, this one will keep you fuller for longer.

Ingredients

  • 125g Co-op basmati rice, washed well in a sieve
  • ½ veg stock cube or 1tsp stock powder (store cupboard)
  • Pinch chilli flakes and black pepper (store cupboard)
  • 250g pack Co-op Irresistible Garden vegetable medley, larger veg chopped
  • 2 pack Co-op salmon fillets, skin removed
  • Handful (50g) green olives, sliced
  • 1 lemon, zested, lemon cut into quarters

Method

Pour 350ml boiling water into a lidded shallow casserole dish, add stock powder, pinch of chilli flakes and black pepper. Add the washed rice, stir, cover with a lid and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook over a low heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the vegetables, add the salmon and any remaining herb dressing from the pack, scatter with olives and lemon zest.

Cover again with the lid, bring back to a simmer and cook over a low heat for 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave for 4 minutes before serving with lemon wedges to squeeze over.