Lentil and Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Lentil and Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils or 1 cup brown lentils; 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium yellow onions, chopped; 1 cup rice (brown rice recommended); 2 ½ cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon coriander seed; ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional); 1 bay leaf; 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup green lentils or 1 cup brown lentils
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 cup rice (brown rice recommended)
2 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon coriander seed
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 bay leaf
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt (optional)

1
Rinse lentils.
2
If possible, soak in warm water for at least 2 hours.
3
Drain and set aside.
4
If you don't soak the lentils, they may need more water and take longer to cook.
5
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
6
Add the onions, and saute until golden brown about 10-15 minutes.
7
Set aside 1 cup of the sauteed onions for garnish.
8
Add the rice to the onions and saute until well coated with oil, about 1 minute.
9
Add lentils, water, salt, pepper, spices and bay leaf.
10
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook covered over low heat for 20 minutes.
11
Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
12
Remove bay leaf.
13
Fluff lentils with a fork.
14
Serve on a large platter and scatter the remaining 1 cup of sauteed onions on top.
15
Garnish with non-fat yogurt if desired.
16
Be sure to taste for seasoning.

340

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 cup green lentils or 1 cup brown lentils, 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium yellow onions, chopped, 1 cup rice (brown rice recommended), and more.

Yes, Lentil and Rice 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.

Lentil and Rice Pilaf

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