Meal Kit
Persian Rice with Fava Beans and Pistachios
With Fresh Herbs and Lemon
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Pistachios), Soy
-
Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
Chef
Ashlee Piper
This customer favorite is our spin on a classic Persian rice dish featuring nutty wild rice, chewy Basmati, shelled fava beans, and buttery pistachios tossed in a delectable lemon and fresh herb dressing. The result is a dish that's elegant, filling, low-calorie, packed with fiber, and perfect for a next-day lunch (the flavors get better the longer they marinate). You'll want to add this exotic recipe to your repertoire.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 Lemon
-
½ cup Quick Cooking Wild Rice Blend
-
2¼ oz. Pistachios
- 5 Parsley Sprigs
- 0 Dill Sprigs
- 1 cup Fava Beans, Shelled
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
-
Nutrition (per serving) bP8nB5Oz
-
Calories1160
-
Carbohydrates220g
-
Net Carbs219g
-
Fat15g
-
Protein26g
-
Sodium460mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Medium Pots
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
-
1 Prepare the Ingredients
Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Finely chop dill. Finely chop flat leaf parsley. Rinse fava beans. Halve lemon and zest both halves.
-
2 Cook the Wild Rice
Cook wild rice in a medium pot of boiling salted water until tender and grains start to split, 35-40 minutes. Drain, remove from heat, and allow to cool.
-
3 Cook the Basmati Rice
Bring a medium pot with basmati rice, 1½ cups water, and a pinch of salt to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Cover and let sit until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
-
4 Dress the Salad
In a large mixing bowl, toss wild rice, basmati rice, dill and parsley (reserving a pinch of each for garnish), pistachios, ¼ cup olive oil, lemon zest to taste, lemon juice (about ¼ cup), and fava beans. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil to the salad, if you desire additional richness.
-
5 Plate the Dish
Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve a mound of rice salad on a plate. Garnish with remaining fresh dill, parsley, and lemon zest.
Home Chef is a meal kit delivery service - order and receive home food delivery weekly. Choose from 21 fresh recipes featuring steak, chicken, pork, fish, vegetarian options, and beyond to meet your cooking needs each week.
