Lentil-and-Rice Pilaf

This recipe is courtesy of Norm Matthews of Junction City, Kansas.

Source
Everyday Food, January/February 2004
Lentil-and-Rice Pilaf
  • prep 10 mins
  • total time 50 mins
  • servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 thinly sliced onions

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups brown lentils

  • 1 cup long-grain rice

  • 3 cups reduced-sodium canned vegetable broth

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and caramelized, 35 to 40 minutes. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a 3-quart saucepan, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Stir in brown lentils; reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain; rinse pan.

  3. Step 3

    Return lentils to pan; add long-grain rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook until rice is tender and has absorbed liquid, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter onions on pilaf.

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