Lentil Rice Pilaf
Description
This Indian side-dish features Olive oil, Clove garlic, finely chopped, Chopped shallots, Curry powder. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Pepper to taste 4 c Steamed vegetables, such as Broccoli, carrot sticks, Green beans and sliced leeks 1.
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In large heavy saucepan heat olive oil and saute garlic and shallots.
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Do not allow to brown.
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Stir in curry powder and saute 2 minutes.
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Add rice and lentils.
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Saute 3 minutes.
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Add water and salt.
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Bring to boil.
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Cover and reduce heat.
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Simmer over low heat 40 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let sit 15 minutes without removing lid.
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Stir in walnuts and chives.
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Season to taste with pepper.
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Place Lentil Rice Pilaf in middle of heated serving platter and arrange vegetables around it.
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VARIATION: Use the Lentil Rice Pilaf as a filling to
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stuff vegetables, such as green peppers, small winter squash, large zucchini etc.
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Precook vegetables before stuffing, then bake at 350 degrees F (177ðC).
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until heated through.
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DEAL-A-MEAL CARDS USED: 1 Bread 1 Meat 2 Vegetable 1 Fat Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1146.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 101.9g157%
- Saturated Fat 9.8g50%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2449.9mg103%
- Total Carbohydrate 47.6g16%
- Dietary Fiber 13.8g56%
- Sugars 7.4g
- Protein 28.3g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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