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Lentil Pilaf with Middle Eastern Flair
A hearty and flavorful lentil pilaf dish inspired by the warm spices of the Middle East. This comforting meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup green lentils
- ●1 cup aromatic rice pilaf mix
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●1 medium onion
- ●2 cloves garlic
- ●1 tsp ground cumin
- ●1 tsp ground coriander
- ●1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- ●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, until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the lentils, rice pilaf mix, salt, and black pepper. 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.
- 8
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and serve hot.
- 9
Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.