Beef stroganoff fluffy rice, red onion & parsley pickle

INGREDIENTS

• 1 mug (300g) 10-minute wholegrain or basmati rice
• ½ bunch fresh thyme
• 200 g baby spinach
• 2 small red onions
• 1 handful gherkins
• 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 300 g mixed mushrooms
• olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 x 200 g quality sirloin steaks, fat removed
• 1 heaped teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 lemon
• 1 swig brandy
• 4 heaped tablespoons fat-free natural yoghurt
• 1 swig semi-skimmed milk