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Garlic has so many health benefits plus it keeps vampires away! This is a quick and easy recipe that is both vegan and gluten free.

1 onion or leek, or a bunch of spring onions, chopped

10-12 mushrooms

200g rice

2-3 garlic cloves or a tablespoon of garlic paste or puree

1 stock cube and 1 pint boiling water

Fry the onion for 2-3  mminutes to soften

Add the mushrooms and fry for a further 2-3 minutes.

If using fresh garlic then add now and fry for a minute.

Stir in the rice well so that it is coated it oil.

Add the stock cube and water. I using garlic paste or puree then add now

Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If it begins to stick in the final few minutes then switch off the heat and any leftover water should evaporate.

As always, I garnished mine with coriander (my favourite!)

Serves 2-3

For alternative rice dishes, why not try carrot and coriander rice or tomato and mushroom risotto.