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Venezuelan Lentil Pilaf
A flavorful and nutritious lentil pilaf dish inspired by Venezuelan cuisine. This recipe combines the earthy taste of lentils with the aromatic spices of Venezuela.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup lentilred or green
- ●1 cup pilaf
- ●1 tablespoon zesty
- ●2 tablespoons silkyolive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils and pick out any debris.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 3
Add the lentils, pilaf, and zesty seasoning to the saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 6
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and serve hot.
- 7
Optional: Add sliced avocado or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor.