mujaddrehSubmitted by samsouth
Makes 8 servings
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delicious lentil and rice pilaf from the middle east
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Ingredients
| 1 1/2 |
cups orange lentils, rinsed |
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cup uncooked rice |
| 2 |
medium onions, chopped |
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cup olive oil |
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tbs. salt |
| 1/4 |
tsp. cumin |
| 1/2 |
tsp. allspice |
| 4 |
tsp lemon juice (optional) |
Directions
- Boil the lentils until tender. Mash and strain them into a separate pot. Add the rice, salt, spices, and lemon juice (if using), mix well. In a pan, saute the chopped onions in oil until golden. Add them with the frying oil to the lentils and rice. Bring the mixture to a boil with enough water to cover and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, until the rice is cooked, stirring regularly to prevent sticking.
Categories
Rice, Side Dish, Middle Eastern
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Serving Size 83.5g |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Total Carbohydrates 24.5g 8%
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| Vitamin A 0% |
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Vitamin C 9% |
| Calcium 2% |
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Iron 9% |
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* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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