One-Pot Leek and Broad Bean Rice
A comforting, savory rice dish where leeks melt into the grains and broad beans provide a creamy texture.
30 minutesServes 2
What you’ll need
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
- 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts sliced
- 1 cup broad beans, shelled and blanched
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Make it
- 1Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 2Add the sliced leeks and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent but not browned.
- 3Stir in 1 cup of rinsed rice and cook for 1 minute to lightly toast the grains.
- 4Add 2 cups of vegetable broth, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil.
- 5Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes.
- 6Gently stir in 1 cup of broad beans, cover again, and cook for 3 more minutes until rice is tender and beans are heated through.
