Name: Summer Pilau with Roasted Tomatoes & Peppers
Brand: Farm Direct
Price: 6.39 GBP
Availability: InStock

You Will Receive

1 x Pilau Mix (500g)
1 x Romano Peppers (250g)
1 x Red Onions (125g x 1)
1 x Cherry Tomatoes (300g)
1 x biodegradable bag
1 x Recipe Card Summer Pilau with Roasted Tomatoes & Peppers

From Your Pantry

Olive oil or cold-pressed rapeseed oil

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Optional Extras

Smoked paprika, ground cumin or turmeric

Fresh parsley or coriander

Squeeze of lemon

Crumbled feta

Toasted nuts

Roasted chickpeas

Method

Roast the vegetables

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Toss the sliced peppers, cherry tomatoes and sliced onion with olive oil, salt, pepper and a pinch of smoked paprika, if using. Spread onto a roasting tray and roast for 25–30 minutes until caramelised and lightly charred.

Cook the grains

Meanwhile, simmer the Pilau Mix in salted water or vegetable stock for around 25 minutes until tender but still retaining a little bite. Drain well.

Combine and finish

Fold the roasted vegetables through the warm grains. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste. Finish with chopped herbs or a squeeze of lemon, if desired.

To Serve

Serve warm as a main meal or side dish.

Try it with:

Roasted root vegetables

Crumbled feta or halloumi

Toasted nuts or roasted chickpeas for extra protein and texture

Why You'll Love It

Colourful, satisfying and packed with seasonal vegetables.

A simple way to enjoy wholesome British-grown grains.

Equally delicious as a warm meal or packed lunch.

All the ingredients in this recipe are 100% British sourced, featuring grains grown on mixed and regenerative farms across the UK. By choosing British-grown grains, you're supporting sustainable farming, reducing food miles and helping build a more resilient food system.

Protein from British fields — wholesome, homegrown and delicious.