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  • Lentil Rice Pilaf

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    Lentil Rice Pilaf
    Servings: 4
    by Global Cookbook
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    Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 lrg Clove garlic, finely minced
    • 1/2 c. Minced shallots
    • 2 tsp Curry pwdr
    • 3/4 c. Uncooked brown rice
    • 1/2 c. Uncooked lentils
    • 2 c. Water
    • 1/2 tsp Salt
    • 6 x Walnut halves, minced
    • 1/4 c. Minced chives Pepper to taste
    • 4 c. Steamed vegetables, such as Broccoli, carrot sticks, Green beans and sliced leeks

    Directions

    1. 1. In large heavy saucepan heat extra virgin olive oil and saute/fry garlic and shallots. Don't allow to brown. Stir in curry pwdr and saute/fry 2 min.
    2. 2. Add in rice and lentils. Saute/fry 3 min. Add in water and salt.
    3. 3. Bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat.
    4. 4. Simmer over low heat 40 min.
    5. 5. Remove from heat and let sit 15 min without removing lid.
    6. 6. Stir in walnuts and chives.
    7. 7. Season to taste with pepper.
    8. 8. Place Lentil Rice Pilaf in middle of heated serving platter and arrange vegetables around it.
    9. VARIATION: Use the Lentil Rice Pilaf as a filling to stuff vegetables, such as green peppers, small winter squash, large zucchini etc. Precook vegetables before stuffing, then bake at 350 degrees F. till heated through.

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