Lentil Rice With Turmeric Fish

Ingredients:

1 tbs olive oil
one brown onion, finely chopped
two garlic cloves, crushed
one cup (200g) basmati rice
one 1/2 cups (375ml) vegetable stock or water
two tbs lemon juice
100g green beans, chopped
400g can lentils, rinsed, drained
one 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
one 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
8 (about 800g) white fish fillets (such as bream or whiting)
Lemon wedges, to serve

Method:

1. Heat half the oil in a massive saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion & garlic & cook, stirring, for five minutes or until onion softens. Add the rice & stir to coat. Add the stock & lemon juice & bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low & cook, covered, for ten minutes or until liquid is absorbed & rice is tender. Add the beans & lentils & use a fork to stir through. Set aside, covered, for five minutes.

2. Meanwhile, merge the turmeric, cumin, chilli & remaining oil in a massive bowl. Season with salt & pepper. Add the fish fillets & turn to coat in spice mixture.

3. Heat a massive non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the fi sh & cook for 1-2 minutes each side or until cooked through. Remove from heat.

4. Spoon the rice evenly among serving plates. Top with fish & serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.