Description
A comforting and wholesome Vanilla & Cinnamon Breakfast Rice featuring wholemeal basmati rice simmered with aromatic bay leaves and cinnamon, sweetened with vanilla extract and complemented by tender dried apricots, creamy bio yogurt, and crunchy walnut pieces. This warm dish makes for a delightful and nutritious breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Base
- 200g wholemeal basmati rice
- 200ml whole milk
- 600ml water
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
Fruit
- 12 dried apricots, split in half widthways
- 300ml water
Toppings
- 4 x 100ml pots bio yogurt
- 12 walnut halves, broken into pieces
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Place the wholemeal basmati rice in a large, deep non-stick pan. Add 600ml water, 200ml whole milk, vanilla extract, bay leaves, and the cinnamon stick. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Keep an eye on the pan during cooking to prevent it from boiling dry.
- Prepare the apricots: While the rice cooks, place the split dried apricots into a small pan with 300ml water. Simmer over low to medium heat for 10-15 minutes until the apricots are tender. Once cooked, set the apricots and their cooking liquid aside.
- Finish the rice: Remove the bay leaves and cinnamon stick from the rice. Stir in half of the bio yogurt to the warm rice to create a creamy texture.
- Serve: Spoon the rice into serving bowls. Top with the remaining bio yogurt, tender apricots with their juices, and sprinkle broken walnut pieces on top for added crunch. The rice and apricots can be prepared the day before and kept chilled separately for up to 24 hours. Reheat the rice if desired, adding a splash of milk to loosen the consistency before warming.
Notes
- Watch the rice carefully towards the end to prevent it from drying out while simmering.
- The dish can be served warm or cold according to preference.
- Adding a splash of milk when reheating helps loosen the rice for a creamier texture.
- Use wholemeal basmati rice for a nuttier, healthier flavor.
- Walnuts add a pleasant crunch and complement the creamy and fruity elements.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: vanilla cinnamon breakfast rice, wholemeal basmati rice recipe, healthy breakfast with apricots, yogurt breakfast bowl, nutty breakfast rice
