Lentil Pilaf Recipe

Name: Lentil Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry white wine; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked; 1/3 cup brown lentils, rinsed and picked over; 1/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups vegetable stock; soy sauce

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dry white wine
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 cup basmati rice, uncooked
1/3 cup brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
1/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bay leaf
2 cups vegetable stock
soy sauce

1
In a large non-stick skillet, bring the wine to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the garlic, onions, carrots, celery, rice and lentils.
3
Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
4
Add the black beans, basil, cumin, curry powder, hot pepper sauce and bay leaf.
5
Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
6
Add the stock and bring to a boil.
7
Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the lentils and rice are tender.
8
Remove and discard the bay leaf.
9
Season with soy sauce to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dry white wine, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil Pilaf

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Variations & substitutions

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