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Spiced Rice and Lentil Pilaf

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil

1 onion -- chopped

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 teaspoon minced ginger root

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

pinch cayenne pepper (or more to taste)

1 cup green lentils -- rinsed and drained

4 cups stock

1 cup long-grain rice

2 tomatoes -- chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander or parsley

 

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and

ginger; cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is soft but not broen.

Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne; cook, stirring, for 1

minute.

 

Add lentils; stir to coat with spice mixture. Stir in stock and bring to a boil

over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, covered for 15 minutes.

 

Add rice. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender.

Stir in tomatoes, mint, and coriander. If desired, season to taste with

additional salt and pepper. Transfer to a warm shallow servind dish; serve at

once.

 

Source:

" The Beans, Lentils, and Tofu Gourmet "

Copyright:

" 2000 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 135 Calories; 1g Fat (3.7% calories from

fat); 3g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 97mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0