Spring Ready Rice with pesto

INGREDIENTS

2 packages of spring ready rice
220g cherry tomatoes
1 drizzle of olive oil
1 pinch of salt
Basil leaves to taste

Pea pesto:
1/2 cup of peas
1/2 cups of basil leaves
3 tablespoons of pine nuts
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

  1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC.
  2. Place the cherry tomatoes on a tray with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Leave them tomatoes roast for about 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the pea pesto. In a food processor, blend the peas (thawed), basil, pine nuts, lemon, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Blend everything until get a folder. If it is too thick, you can add a little water and grind again.
  4. Heat the spring rice in the microwave according to the instructions on the package.
  5. Serve the rice with the roasted tomatoes, pesto sauce and some basil leaves.
  • Servings: 4 doses
  • Average preparation time: 40 minutes
  • Average cost per serving: 2,2€