HERBED LENTIL PILAF

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A great side. Recipe adapted from "more gluten-free and easy" cookbook by Robyn Russell. 1 Aussie tablespoon = 4 teaspoons. Serves 6 as a side dish.

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Lentil

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, diced (spanish onion)
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 cup basmati rice (200 grams)
400 g lentils, rinsed and drained (14 oz tin)
3 spring onions, finely chopped (scallions or green onions)
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped (cilantro)
1/4 cup mint, choppd
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons currants
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 pinch sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil and cook the red onion, ground coriander and garlic over a low heat for 5 minutes, or until the onion has softened.
  • Stir in the rice and 2 cups of water (17 fl oz). Cover the pan and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer gently for approx 10 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork amd leave covered for another 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a glass jar with a lid, combine all of the dressing ingredients and shake vigorously to mix.
  • Add the rinsed and drained lentils to the rice along with the chopped spring onions and herbs. Pour over the dressing and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 203.2, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 9.3

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