Rice, Lentils and Dried Cranberries Garnished With Pine Nuts

Rita~'s Note:

A complete protein thats earthy, sweet and crunchy.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 cup green lentil
• 1 cup white rice
• 1/3 cup dried dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon oil

Garnish

• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1 scallion, sliced thin (optional)

Directions:

1. Place all but pine nuts in pot.
2. Top with 4 cups of water. Or just cover by almost an inch of water in a rice cooker.
3. Cover and cook till tender about 20 minutes.
4. Garnish with nuts.

Reviews

[Chef #439427]

This was good, but unfortunately I couldn't taste the cranberries. They re-hydrated themselves during cooking and their texture and flavor just disappeared. Next time, I will add the cranberries just a few minutes before serving. But overall, we enjoyed it. Thanks!

[Red Jenny]

Tasty and very easy. The cranberries give a touch of sweetness. I used brown rice, puy lentils, and an extra cup of water.

[Pimienta]

A good healthy standby meal using items that we usually have in the pantry. I use brown rice and top with some really good olive oil, which really adds to the dish.