Herbed Lentil Pilaf Recipe

Name: Herbed Lentil Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red onion, diced (spanish onion); 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons crushed garlic; 1 cup basmati rice (200 grams); 400 g lentils, rinsed and drained (14 oz tin); 3 spring onions, finely chopped (scallions or green onions); 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped (cilantro); 1/4 cup mint, choppd; Dressing; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons currants; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 pinch sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, diced (spanish onion)
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 cup basmati rice (200 grams)
400 g lentils, rinsed and drained (14 oz tin)
3 spring onions, finely chopped (scallions or green onions)
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped (cilantro)
1/4 cup mint, choppd
Dressing
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons currants
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 pinch sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil and cook the red onion, ground coriander and garlic over a low heat for 5 minutes, or until the onion has softened.
2
Stir in the rice and 2 cups of water (17 fl oz). Cover the pan and bring to the boil.
3
Reduce the heat and simmer gently for approx 10 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
4
Remove the pan from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork amd leave covered for another 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a glass jar with a lid, combine all of the dressing ingredients and shake vigorously to mix.
6
Add the rinsed and drained lentils to the rice along with the chopped spring onions and herbs. Pour over the dressing and mix well.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 red onion, diced (spanish onion), 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 2 teaspoons crushed garlic, and more.

Yes, Herbed Lentil Pilaf falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Herbed Lentil Pilaf

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