Black Beluga Lentil Pilaf Recipe

Name: Black Beluga Lentil Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced finely; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds or 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 cup basmati rice (I used brown basmati rice for added nutrition); 3 tablespoons dried currants or 3 tablespoons raisins; 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth; salt, to taste; 1 (15 ounce) can beluga black lentils, rinsed and drained; fresh ground black pepper; fresh flat leaf parsley (to garnish); lemon slice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced finely
1 teaspoon cumin seeds or 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 cup basmati rice (I used brown basmati rice for added nutrition)
3 tablespoons dried currants or 3 tablespoons raisins
1 3/4 cups vegetable broth or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
salt, to taste
1 (15 ounce) can beluga black lentils, rinsed and drained
fresh ground black pepper
fresh flat leaf parsley (to garnish)
lemon slice

1
Heat the olive oil in a large wide saucepan on medium heat.
2
Add the onion, cumin seeds and rice and cook; about 8-10 minutes.
3
Add the garlic; stirring for 1 minute longer.
4
Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste. Stir mixture, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
5
Remove lid and stir in the lentils and the currants with the rice.
6
Sprinkle with black pepper; garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
7
Note: Serves four as a side dish or serves two as a main dish.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced finely, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds or 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, and more.

Yes, Black Beluga Lentil Pilaf falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Beluga Lentil Pilaf

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