Name: Lentil and Rice Pilaf Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils; 1 cup Basmati rice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp paprika; 2 cups vegetable broth; Salt and pepper to taste; Chopped parsley for garnish

Lentil and Rice Pilaf Recipe

Lura Dupre Modified: February 1, 2024

How To Make Lentil and Rice Pilaf Recipe

A savory, vegetarian dish with protein-packed lentils and rice, cooked in flavorful broth and spices.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup lentils
1 cup Basmati rice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika
2 cups vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a pot, heat olive oil and cook onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Add cumin, turmeric, and paprika. Stir to coat onions well.
Add lentils and rice, stir well to combine.
Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is cooked through, about 30-40 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley.