Lentil Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Lentil Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil olive; 1 each garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/2 cup shallots chopped; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 3/4 cups rice brown, uncooked; 1/2 cup lentils uncooked; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 each walnuts halves, chopped; 1/4 cup chives fresh, chopped; 1 x black pepper to taste; 4 cups vegetables steamed, such as broccoli, carrot sticks, green beans and sliced leeks

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil olive
1 each garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 cup shallots chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 cups rice brown, uncooked
1/2 cup lentils uncooked
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 each walnuts halves, chopped
1/4 cup chives fresh, chopped
1 x black pepper to taste
4 cups vegetables steamed, such as broccoli, carrot sticks, green beans and sliced leeks

1
In large heavy saucepan heat olive oil and saute garlic and shallots.
2
Do not allow to brown.
3
Stir in curry powder and saute 2 minutes.
4
Add rice and lentils.
5
Saute 3 minutes.
6
Add water and salt.
7
Bring to boil.
8
Cover and reduce heat.
9
Simmer over low heat 40 minutes.
10
Remove from heat and let sit 15 minutes without removing lid.
11
Stir in walnuts and chives.
12
Season to taste with pepper.
13
Place Lentil Rice Pilaf in middle of heated serving platter and arrange vegetables around it.
14
VARIATION: Use the Lentil Rice Pilaf as a filling to stuff vegetables, such as green peppers, small winter squash, large zucchini etc.
15
Precook vegetables before stuffing, then bake at 350F (180C) until heated through.
16
DEAL-A-MEAL CARDS USED: 1 Bread 1 Meat 2 Vegetable 1 Fat

1286

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 tablespoon vegetable oil olive, 1 each garlic clove, finely chopped, 1/2 cup shallots chopped, 2 teaspoons curry powder, and more.

Yes, Lentil 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 Rice Pilaf

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