Turkish rice pilaff with chick peas & apricots recipe from Waitrose

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are more affordable and provide sweetness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a budget-friendly nut alternative.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Using water with seasoning cuts costs while adding flavor.

Heat olive oil in a flame-proof casserole.

Add chopped onion and garlic; cook over gentle heat for 3 minutes until soft and golden, stirring regularly.

Stir in cinnamon and tomato puree; cook for 1 minute.

Stir in rice until coated in the oil.

Add stock or cold water, season, and bring to a boil.

Cover and simmer gently for 12 minutes until the liquid is all absorbed.

Add chickpeas, apricots, and almonds; cover and cook gently for a further 5 minutes until the rice is tender.

Stir in chopped coriander and serve.

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