Lentil and Rice Pilaf

Name: Lentil and Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters hulled small French green or brown lentils (see note above), sorted of debris and rinsed; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 59 milliliters olive oil; 473 milliliters finely chopped onions; 1 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 177 milliliters long-grain white rice; 6 servings Yogurt sauce

Lentil and Rice Pilaf might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 11g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 301 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up yogurt sauce, garlic, ground cumin, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a 3-quart pan over high heat, bring lentils and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Cover and simmer until tender to bite, 20 to 25 minutes.

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Lentils

Water

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Frying Pan

Drain.

Meanwhile, add oil, onions, and garlic to a 12-inch frying pan over medium heat; stir often until onions are golden, 15 to 18 minutes.

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Garlic

Onion

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Add rice, salt, cumin, and pepper; stir until rice looks opaque, about 3 minutes.

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Pepper

Cumin

Rice

Salt

Stir in lentils and 2 more cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender to bite and liquid is absorbed, 13 to 15 minutes.

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Rice

Serve with yogurt sauce.

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Yogurt