Rice Pilaf With Lentils and Split Peas
Split peas were on sale and I love rice pilaf.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2cups diced onions
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1 1⁄2cups brown rice
- 1⁄2cup lentils
- 1⁄2cup dried split peas
- 2tablespoons fennel seeds
- 1tablespoon coriander
- 1teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄2teaspoon cinnamon
- 1teaspoon nutmeg
- 1⁄4teaspoon turmeric
- 1teaspoon allspice
- 2teaspoons ginger
- 6cups water
- 1tablespoon sesame oil
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DIRECTIONS
- Spray a heavy, wide pan with a tight-fitting lid with non-stick cooking spray. Add onion, garlic and salt. Sweat until aromatic, stirring constantly.
- Add rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring until rice smells nutty.
- Add water, sesame oil, bouilion cubes, lentils, peas, spices and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove Bay leaf.
- Fluff with a fork, Mix in pine nuts and celery. Serve.