Lentil and Rice Pilaf

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   Bring 4 cups water to a simmer in a large saucepan with the bouillon.

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   Stir in the rice and lentils, cover, and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, about 35 minutes.

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   Stir in the remaining ingredients, and serve.

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   These small, peppery legumes cook quickly without soaking.

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   Brown (or green) lentils are widely known in this country, but tiny red lentils, a staple in Indian cookery, are gaining in popularity; they are a bit milder in flavor and cook even faster than larger lentils.

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   Lentils are particularly tasty when stewed with curry spices and are highly compatible with spinach (see the following recipe as well as Curried Red Lentil and Spinach Soup, page 26).

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   They are wonderful in hearty salads such as Lentil and Feta Cheese Salad (page 41).

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   Lentil and Rice Pilaf (this page)

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   Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Feta and Olives (page 51)

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    Steamed green beans, asparagus, or broccolini

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    Calories: 158

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    Total Fat: 0g

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    Protein: 7g

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    Carbohydrate: 31g

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    Cholesterol: 0mg

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    Sodium: 51mg

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.