Borlotti Bean Pilaf

Ingredients: 
250g basmati rice
200g fresh borlotti beans
2 leeks
2 cloves of garlic
1tbsp cumin seeds
2tbsp raisins
50g flaked almonds
2tbsp olive oil

Method: 

• Cook the basmati rice
• Gently toast the flaked almonds
• Meanwhile pod the borlotti beans and steam until tender (about 7 minutes)
• Slice the leeks and finely chop the garlic
• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan, then sauté the leeks for around 5 minutes
• Add the garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes
• Now add the cumin seeds and stir around for a minute
• Stir in the rice, beans and raisins and season with salt and pepper
• Sprinkle with almonds to serve

Original Source: 
Izzy Silvester