Veg Spanish casserole with green beans and rice

Step 1: Rice

Always wash rice before cooking, drain off excess water with sieve.

Gas Hob (100g rice with 150g water)

• Bring to boil on medium to high heat. (Take off the lid if the water starts to overspill.)
• Turn down to low, cover with lid and cook until water is fully absorbed. (approximately 10 minutes)
• Turn the gas off and rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Microwave (100g rice with 200g water)

• Microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes with no lid
• Take out of the microwave, cover with lid and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2: ‘Meat’ and sauce(while rice is cooking)

• Add a little oil to the frying pan and place over medium heat.
• Add a little oil to a pan, fry onions and peppers until they are soft and season with a pinch of salt.
• Add meat free pieces along with the sauce and butter beans in with vegetables and cook until everything is fully cooked.(add a little water if the sauce gets too thick).

Step 3: Green beans

• Add 1 tablespoon of oil to wok or frying pan and place over medium to high heat.
• Add in green beans, season with salt and stir continuously for 1 minute.
• Add a little water just to cover the bottom of the pan and cook with lid on until the green beans are tender.