Kamut, Spelt or Farro Pilaf with Lentils Recipe

Name: Kamut, Spelt or Farro Pilaf with Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup green or black lentils; 3 Tbs. butter; 3 Tbs. olive oil; 3 large red onions, sliced thin; 2 tsp. granulated sugar, optional; 1 1/2 cups uncooked Kamut, spelt or farro; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; Chopped parsley for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup green or black lentils
3 Tbs. butter
3 Tbs. olive oil
3 large red onions, sliced thin
2 tsp. granulated sugar, optional
1 1/2 cups uncooked Kamut, spelt or farro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
Chopped parsley for garnish, optional

1
Rinse lentils, place in saucepan and cover by 2 inches with salt water.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Cover pan, reduce heat to low and cook until lentils are tender but not soft, about 20 minutes.
4
To make caramelized onions: Heat butter and oil in large saute pan or skillet, and saute onions and sugar if using, stirring often, until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes.
5
When almost done, season with salt, pepper, cinnamon and cumin.
6
Stir well.
7
Drain on paper towels to crisp.
8
Cook grain in 4 cups salted water until al dente, 15 to 45 minutes, depending upon grain.
9
Drain well.
10
Add to lentils and toss to combine.
11
Heat through, making certain that all liquids have been absorbed.
12
Stir in half the onions.
13
Season to taste.
14
Top with remaining onions.
15
Serve warm or at room temperature.
16
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired

1299

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup green or black lentils, 3 Tbs. butter, 3 Tbs. olive oil, 3 large red onions, sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Kamut, Spelt or Farro Pilaf with Lentils falls under the General 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.

Kamut, Spelt or Farro Pilaf with Lentils

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