Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions Recipe

Name: Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth; ¾ cup dried lentils, rinsed, picked over; ¾ cup long-grain white rice; 2 large onions, sliced; 3 tomatoes, quartered lengthwise; 1 cucumber, peeled, cut into rounds; plain yogurt; chopped of fresh mint

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
¾ cup dried lentils, rinsed, picked over
¾ cup long-grain white rice
2 large onions, sliced
3 tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
1 cucumber, peeled, cut into rounds
plain yogurt
chopped of fresh mint

1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add chopped onion and next 4 ingredients; saute until onion softens, about 4 minutes.
3
Add broth and lentils; bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
5
Stir in rice; return to boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice and lentils are tender, about 15 minutes longer.
7
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add sliced onions; saute until soft and beginning to blacken, about 20 minutes.
9
Season pilaf to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Transfer to plates; top with blackened onions.
11
Place tomatoes and cucumber alongside.
12
Top pilaf with dollop of yogurt.
13
Sprinkle with mint.

471

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions 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.

Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions

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