Mexican Butternut Pilaf
By the wlr team
This Mexican pilaf is a great main coming in at under 500 cals. Or split into 4 and serve as a side with your favourite Mexican dish!
Suitable for Vegans
- Recipe makes: 2 servings
- Prep time:
10 mins - Cook time: 35 mins
- Calories: 474
per serving
Ingredients
- ½ butternut squash
- 15 sprays sunflower oil
- 120g basmati rice
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 can haricot beans, drained
- 20g fajita seasoning
- 50ml water
- 1 bunch fresh coriander leaves
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200C
- Peel and deseed the butternut squash, dice into bite size chunks. Lay on a baking tray and spray with half the oil and roast until soft (about 15-20 minutes)
- Prepare the rice according to packet instructions. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
- In a large pan heat the rest of the oil over a medium heat, add in the beans and garlic, fry for a few minutes until fragrant. Add in the roasted squash and the fajita seasoning and stir well to combine. Add a little water to stop it sticking and create a bit of sauce.
- Next add in the cooked rice and stir in the beans, mix through the coriander leaves and serve.
| Calories (kcal) | 474 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 89.7 |
| Fat (g) | 3.3 |
| Protein (g) | 20.6 |
| Fibre (g) | 16.1 |
| Alcohol (g) | 0.0 |
| Fruit & Veg | 4.2 |
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