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Herbed Lentil Pilaf

  • 50minutes
  • 521calories

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Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsLipids, Carbohydrates, Cellulose
VitaminsA, B1, B9, C, P
MineralsNatrium, Fluorine, Silicon, Magnesium, Sulfur, Chlorine, Phosphorus, Cobalt, Molybdenum

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 2 tablespoons olive oil

  2. 1 red onion , diced (spanish onion)

  3. 1 tablespoon ground coriander

  4. 2 teaspoons crushed garlic

  5. 1 cup basmati rice (200 grams)

  6. 400 g lentils , rinsed and drained (14 oz tin)

  7. 3 spring onions , finely chopped (scallions or green onions)

  8. 1/4 cup parsley , chopped

  9. 1/4 cup coriander leaves , chopped (cilantro)

  10. 1/4 cup mint , choppd

  11. 1/3 cup olive oil

  12. 2 tablespoons currants

  13. 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  14. 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

  15. 1 pinch sweet paprika

  16. 1/2 teaspoon salt

  17. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper , freshly ground

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. 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.

  2. Stir in the rice and 2 cups of water (17 fl oz). Cover the pan and bring to the boil.

  3. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for approx 10 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.

  4. Remove the pan from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork amd leave covered for another 10 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a glass jar with a lid, combine all of the dressing ingredients and shake vigorously to mix.

  6. Add the rinsed and drained lentils to the rice along with the chopped spring onions and herbs. Pour over the dressing and mix well.

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