Arabian Lentil Pilaf
A flavorful and nutritious Arabian-inspired lentil dish made with warm spices and served with a side of pilaf.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Brown Lentils
- ●1 cup Pilaf Rice
- ●2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●2 cloves Garlic
- ●1 teaspoon Cumin
- ●1 teaspoon Coriander
- ●1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the brown lentils and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 6
While the lentils are cooking, prepare the pilaf. Heat 1 cup of water in a separate saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 7
Add the pilaf rice to the saucepan and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- 8
To serve, place a scoop of the lentil mixture on top of a bed of pilaf rice.