SPICY LENTIL RICE PILAF

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Make and share this Spicy Lentil Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb 3663

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 12 one cup servings, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cups diced onions
4 garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups brown rice
1 1/2 cups lentils
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon coriander
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons ginger
6 cups water
6 vegetable bouillon cubes
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup pistachios
1/2 cup golden raisin
3 cups frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • pour oil into a heavy, wide pan with a tight-fitting lid. Add onion, garlic and salt. Sweat until aromatic, stirring constantly.
  • Add rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring until rice smells nutty.
  • Add water,bouillon cubes, orange zest, spices and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Thaw the peas in a microwave. Stir in peas, and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with raisins and pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 45.2, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 7.5, Protein 7.7

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