Lentil and Rice Pilaf

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Bring 4 cups water to a simmer in a large saucepan with the bouillon. Stir in the rice and lentils, cover, and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, about 35 minutes.

   Step 2

   Stir in the remaining ingredients, and serve.

2. lentils

   Step 3

   These small, peppery legumes cook quickly without soaking. Brown (or green) lentils are widely known in this country, but tiny red lentils, a staple in Indian cookery, are gaining in popularity; they are a bit milder in flavor and cook even faster than larger lentils.

3. Step 4

   Lentils are particularly tasty when stewed with curry spices and are highly compatible with spinach (see the following recipe as well as Curried Red Lentil and Spinach Soup, page 26).

4. Step 5

   They are wonderful in hearty salads such as Lentil and Feta Cheese Salad (page 41).

5. Menu

   Step 6

   Lentil and Rice Pilaf (this page)

   Step 7

   Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Feta and Olives (page 51)

   Step 8

   Steamed green beans, asparagus, or broccolini

6. nutrition information

   Step 9

   Calories: 158

   Step 10

   Total Fat: 0g

   Step 11

   Protein: 7g

   Step 12

   Carbohydrate: 31g

   Step 13

   Cholesterol: 0mg

   Step 14

   Sodium: 51mg