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HERBED BULGUR-LENTIL PILAF

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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

SPICY LENTIL RICE PILAF

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

Provided by Barb 3663

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 12 one cup servings, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cups diced onions
4 garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups brown rice
1 1/2 cups lentils
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon coriander
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons ginger
6 cups water
6 vegetable bouillon cubes
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup pistachios
1/2 cup golden raisin
3 cups frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

pour oil into a heavy, wide pan with a tight-fitting lid. Add onion, garlic and salt. Sweat until aromatic, stirring constantly.
Add rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring until rice smells nutty.
Add water,bouillon cubes, orange zest, spices and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
Thaw the peas in a microwave. Stir in peas, and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with raisins and pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 45.2, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 7.5, Protein 7.7