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Egyptian Lentil Pilaf
A flavorful and nutritious pilaf dish made with lentils, inspired by Egyptian cuisine. Serve hot as a side or add to your favorite meals.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup, dried lentil
- ●1 cup delicate, fluffy egyptian rice
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 medium onion
- ●2 cloves garlic
- ●1 teaspoon cumin
- ●1 teaspoon coriander
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- 4
Add the lentils, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- 5
Add the fluffy egyptian rice and stir to combine.
- 6
Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are tender and the water has been absorbed.
- 8
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and serve hot.