Ingredients for - Ham, artichoke & lemon pilaf

1. 1 tbsp olive oil
2. 1 onion , chopped
3. 250g basmati rice
4. 700ml vegetable stock
5. 300g artichoke hearts , from a jar or deli counter, sliced
6. 300g thickly sliced ham , cut into chunks
7. zest and juice 2 lemons
8. 3 tbsp chopped mint

How to cook deliciously - Ham, artichoke & lemon pilaf

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

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.