Lentil Rice Pilaf

PanNan's Note:

A delicious and satisfying side dish. Sometimes I add a few sprigs of chopped cilantro.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/3 cup dried lentils
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 8 green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 green onions with tops, sliced
• 1/3 cup minced carrot (1/2 medium)
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Bring lentils to a boil in a 2 qrt saucepan with 2 cups water.
2. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, trim and discard ends from green beans; cut into 1/2" pieces.
4. Slice green onions.
5. Mince carrot, shallot and ginger.
6. Drain lentils and set aside.
7. Heat oil in 2 qt saucepan over medium heat.
8. Saute green onions, shallot and ginger in oil 2 minutes.
9. Stir in rice; saute 2 more minutes.
10. Add 2 1/4 cups water.
11. Stir in lentils, green beans and carrot; bring to a boil, cover pot and cook 15 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
12. Let stand 5 minutes off heat.
13. Stir in salt and serve while hot.

Reviews

[Charishma_Ramchandani]

It was really satisfying and a one-dish meal for me this afternoon. I used a combo of green, yellow and brown lentils(1/4 cup). It was very nice. Next time, I plan to substitute the water to cook the rice with vegetable broth(and omit the salt) for a richer dish. Thanks for sharing!

[lauralie41]

We enjoyed this and will be making it again soon. I did use canned cut green beans, precut matchstick carrots, and vegetable broth instead of water for the lentils. Very nice side dish or quick lunch.

[Mrs B]

Very attractive and doesn't detract from/try to compete with other dishes. I also think this would be a good base for rice salads.