Wild mushroom & ricotta rice with rosemary & thyme

We’ve used dried mushrooms in our diet plans before, so go to bbcgoodfood.com to see how you can use the rest of the pack. This dish is a good source of carbs to keep you energised while exercising.

SERVES 2 PREP 10 mins COOK 45 mins EASY V

15g dried porcini mushrooms

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp vegetable bouillon powder

1 tbsp rapeseed oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

200g pack small button mushrooms

1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tsp chopped rosemary 3 garlic cloves, sliced 170g brown basmati rice 2 leeks, washed and sliced 50g ricotta

15g vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese, finely grated parsley, to serve

1 Put the dried mushrooms in a measuring jug and pour over 800ml boiling water. Stir in the balsamic and bouillon. Leave to soak.

2 Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan and fry the onion for 8 mins until soft and golden. Add the button mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, garlic and black pepper, then cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins. Pour in the dried mushrooms and liquid, then stir in the rice and leeks. 3 Cover and leave to simmer for 30 mins until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender but still nutty. Remove from the heat, then stir in the ricotta and grated cheese, and serve scattered with parsley leaves.

GOOD TO KNOW folate • fibre • iron • 3 of 5-a-day • gluten free

PER SERVING 560 kcals • fat 15g • saturates 4g • carbs 82g • sugars 11g • fibre 10g • protein 20g • salt 0.4g