Microwave carrot and ginger rice
An average of 4.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
- Prepare
- less than 30 mins
- Cook
- 10 to 30 mins
- Serve
- Serves 2
A healthy, fresh and zingy meal that’s ready in minutes.
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Each serving provides 241 kcal, 5.9g protein, 45g carbohydrate (of which 11g sugars), 2.7g fat (of which 0.5g saturates), 5.2g fibre and 0.75g salt.
Ingredients
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 3cm/1¼ in piece root ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 carrots, peeled and grated
- 250g/9oz cooked brown basmati rice, cooled
- 2 tsp reduced salt soy sauce
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp roughly chopped fresh coriander
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 lime, halved
Method
Place all the ingredients, except half the coriander, the sesame seeds and limes, into a large microwave-proof bowl and mix together really well.
Cover with kitchen paper and heat on high in the microwave for 3 minutes until heated through.
Divide between serving bowls, top with the sesame seeds and remaining coriander, squeeze over the lime halves and serve.
