Ham, artichoke & lemon pilaf

• olive oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• onion↗1

  chopped

• basmati rice↗250g g
• vegetable stock↗700ml ml
• artichoke hearts300g g

  from a jar or deli counter, sliced

• thickly sliced ham300g g

  cut into chunks

• lemons↗zest and juice 2

  zest and juice 2

• chopped mint3 tbsp tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the onion and fry for a couple of mins until starting to soften. Stir in the rice, then pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Cover and cook for 5 mins.

2. 2

   Add the artichokes, ham, half the lemon zest and all of the juice to the pan. Cover and cook for 5-7 mins more until the rice is tender. Stir in the mint, then divide between four bowls and scatter over the remaining zest.