LENTIL RICE PILAF

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Make and share this Lentil Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Bring lentils to a boil in a 2 qrt saucepan with 2 cups water.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, trim and discard ends from green beans; cut into 1/2" pieces.
  • Slice green onions.
  • Mince carrot, shallot and ginger.
  • Drain lentils and set aside.
  • Heat oil in 2 qt saucepan over medium heat.
  • Saute green onions, shallot and ginger in oil 2 minutes.
  • Stir in rice; saute 2 more minutes.
  • Add 2 1/4 cups water.
  • 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.
  • Let stand 5 minutes off heat.
  • Stir in salt and serve while hot.

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