Brown Rice Lentil Pilaf Recipe

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Recipe Category: Beans

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Brown Rice Lentil Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

  • ¾ cup brown lentils, picked over, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cups water
  • salt
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat
  2. Add the lentils, return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes
  3. Drain and set aside
  4. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
  5. Add the onion, carrot and garlic, cover and cook until tender, 10 minutes
  6. Add the lentils to the vegetable mixture
  7. Add the rice, coriander and cumin
  8. Stir in the water and bring to a boil
  9. Reduce heat to low, salt the water and cook, covered, until the lentils and rice are tender, about 30 minutes
  10. Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes
  11. Transfer to a large bowl, fluff with a fork and sprinkle with the cilantro and freshly ground black pepper
  12. Serve immediately

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