Best Rice Lentil And Spinach Pilaf Recipes

Rice, Lentil, and Spinach Pilaf image

Provided by winkki

Categories Spinach

Time 1h

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup green lentil, washed
1 cup basmati rice, uncooked
2 cups water
3/4 cup vegetable stock
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 grated lemon, zest of
1 cup peeled tomatoes, diced (optional)
4 cups fresh spinach, well washed and cut in 1/2 inch strips
salt
pepper

Steps:

Place lentils in saucepan and cover with cold water.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and cover.
Simmer for 25 to 40 minutes, until tender but not mushy; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, bring the rice and 2 cups of water to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer rice about 20 minutes, covered, until all liquid is absorbed; set aside.
Bring the vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan.
Add onions and simmer until tender and translucent, approx 10 minutes.
Add the garlic, celery, cumin and cinnamon and simmer for 5 minutes longer.
Add the lentils and lemon zest (and tomatoes, if desired); heat through.
Add the greens; cook and stir until tender.
Fold the lentil and greens mixture into the rice.
Season with salt and pepper.
Note: You may make this ahead of time and place in a baking pan, cover with foil, and warm in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.4, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 66.5, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 11.8

Kielbasa and Lentil Rice with Spinach image

Provided by Greg Lofts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound kielbasa or other smoked sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 cup green or brown lentils, picked through and rinsed
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
1 bunch fresh spinach (about 8 ounces), thick stems removed, torn into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Prick kielbasa in a few places with a fork. Add to skillet and cook, flipping once, until browned in places, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add onion to skillet; reduce heat to medium, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
Stir in curry powder; cook 30 seconds. Add lentils and 2 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in rice, tomatoes, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Return kielbasa and any juices to skillet. Cover; simmer over low until rice and lentils are just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Add spinach, cover, and cook until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir spinach into rice mixture; season to taste. Slice sausage and serve.

Rice Pilaf With Lentils and Split Peas image

Provided by Barb 3663

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 112.7, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 5.6