HERBED BULGUR-LENTIL PILAF

Herbed Bulgur-Lentil Pilaf image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings, 1 serving equals 1 cup pilaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup green lentils
1 cup bulgur
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small red onion, finely diced (1 cup)
1 yellow pepper, seeded and finely diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place lentils and 2 cups broth in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, then reduce to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender and most liquid is dissolved, about 30 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid. While lentils are cooking, place bulgur and remaining 2 cups chicken broth in another small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until most liquid is dissolved and bulgur is tender, about 13 to15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Add the bulgur to the lentils.
Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add peppers and cook until peppers are tender, another 5 minutes. Add the onion mixture to bulgur-lentil mixture. Stir in parsley, basil, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to incorporate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 370 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 3 grams