Free Recipe Rice and Lentil Pilaf
Recipe Type: M Recipes
Recipe Preparation: bake
Cooking Ingredients for Rice and Lentil Pilaf Recipe
2-1/2 c Homemade chicken stock
1/2 c Raisins
1-1/2 tb Butter or margarine
1-1/2 tb Oil
1/2 lg Onion – diced
3/4 c Long-grain rice
1/2 c Dried lentils
1/8 ts Ground cardamom
1/8 ts Ground cinnamon
1/8 ts Ground cloves
1/8 ts Ground coriander
1/8 ts Ground cumin
1/8 ts Black pepper
1/4 lb Fresh green beans – cleaned
And trimmed
1 sm Baking potato
1/2 c Frozen tiny peas
1 Carrot – peeled and diced
1/2 Red or green peppers –
Diced
Chopped cilantro, for
Garnish
Rice and Lentil Pilaf Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large saucepan over medium heat, combine chicken stock and raisins and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and keep warm. 2. In large Dutch oven or ovenproof casserole over medium-high heat, melt butter and oil. Add onions and saute until lightly browned. 3. Stir in rice, lentils, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, and pepper. Stir and cook 2 to 3 minutes. 4. Add green beans, potato, peas, carrot, and bell pepper; pour in stock and raisins. 5. Cover and bake until all liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Serve garnished with chopped cilantro. Timesaver Tip: Vegetables can be cleaned and cut ahead. Microwave Version 1. In 3-quart casserole or mixing bowl, combine butter and oil and microwave on 100% power until butter melts, about 45 seconds. Add onion and microwave on 100% power 2 minutes. 2. On top of stove, bring broth and raisins to a boil. Add to casserole along with rice, lentils, spices, and vegetables. 3. Cover and microwave at 100% power for about 10 minutes. Reduce power to 50% and microwave another 12 to 18 minutes, until all liquid has been absorbed. Serve garnished with chopped cilantro. Preparation Time: about 45 minutes. Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy
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Recipe Serves: 6
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