Wild Rice With French Green Lentils Recipe

Name: Wild Rice With French Green Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Wild Rice; 4 1/4 cups water, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 cup wild rice (about 6 ounces); Rest of Ingredients; 2 whole cloves; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 1 celery, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1/2 cup dry green lentils; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

Wild Rice
4 1/4 cups water, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 cup wild rice (about 6 ounces)
Rest of Ingredients
2 whole cloves
1/2 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup dry green lentils
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
Bring 2-1/2 cups water and 1 tsp salt to boil in medium saucepan.
2
Add rice and bring to boil.
3
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is just tender, about 45 minutes.
4
Drain.
5
Return rice to pan.
6
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
7
Add cloves, onion, carrot, celery and garlic; saute until beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
8
Add pancetta and saute until crisp, about 5 minutes.
9
Add lentils; stir 1 minute.
10
Add 1-3/4 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt, and bay leaf; bring to boil.
11
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes.
12
Remove from heat (some liquid may remain in pan).
13
Discard cloves and bay leaf.
14
Stir rice into lentil mixture (can be made 1 day ahead, cover and chill).
15
Simmer rice-lentil mixture uncovered over medium heat until heated through and liquid is absorbed, about 6 minutes (if made the day ahead of time, you may need to add more water or chicken stock).
16
Stir in parsley.
17
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
18
Note: Leftovers can be made into soup for the next day.
19
Just add some chicken stock, milk or cream to the rice-lentil mixture.

355

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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: Wild Rice, 4 1/4 cups water, divided, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided, 1 cup wild rice (about 6 ounces), and more.

Yes, Wild Rice With French Green Lentils falls under the General 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.

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Wild Rice With French Green Lentils

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Variations & substitutions

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