Chive and Broccoli Rice

2tbsp vegetable oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 red chilli, finely chopped 

250g (9oz) small broccoli florets, blanched in boiling water for 2 minutes and well drained

3tbsp light soy sauce

250g (9oz) cooked jasmine or basmati rice, cooled

1tbsp sweet chilli sauce

½tsp sesame oil

1 small bunch of chives, finely chopped

Liven up rice with the addition of chives and broccoli

In short	Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 8 mins Total time: 18 mins Serves: 4 people Course: Side dishes
Nutrition (per portion)	311 calories 7g fat (1g saturates)

Method

1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok, add the onion and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

2 Add the garlic, chilli and broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Then add half of the soy sauce and stir-fry for a further 30 seconds.

3 Stir in the cooled rice, chilli sauce, sesame oil and remaining soy sauce and mix thoroughly. Season, remove from the heat and add the chives just before serving.