RED LENTIL PILAF

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Make and share this Red Lentil Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons trimmed and chopped green onions
1/3 cup seeded, diced green bell pepper
1/3 cup peeled, diced carrot
1/2 cup peeled, diced zucchini
1/2 cup dried red lentil
1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 dash cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine the veggies in a heavy frying pan.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly, until the green onion wilts Add the lentils, chicken broth, and garlic.
  • Stir.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cayenne pepper and parsley.
  • Take care not to overcook, the lentils should have a crunch.

Hero Bhai
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I'm definitely going to be making this pilaf again and again.


TMG AliBm
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This pilaf is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Brian Peaslee
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I love the addition of the dried apricots and pistachios. They add a nice sweetness and crunch to the pilaf.


zhav b
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This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils and rice.


Taunsa sharif
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I'm definitely going to be making this pilaf again.


HR dogar
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It's easy to make and it's a healthy and delicious way to use up leftover lentils and rice.


Raheem Javed
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I found that this pilaf was a bit too dry for my taste, but I was able to fix that by adding a little bit of extra broth.


Farooque Farooquejatoi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Kamala nath
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I love the addition of the dried apricots and pistachios. They add a nice sweetness and crunch to the pilaf.


Elphus Hlongwane
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This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils.


Ginny
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I'm definitely going to be making this pilaf again.


Eleena Subba
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. It's easy to make, it's healthy, and it's delicious.


roro ahmad ragab
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I found that this recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by reducing the amount of chili powder.


Lethu Omega Zinja
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The red lentils add a nice pop of color and flavor to this pilaf.


Misty official
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This dish is so versatile. I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even a breakfast cereal.


jenn shoars
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I love that this pilaf is made with healthy ingredients like lentils and brown rice.


Limon lslom
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Bryan Jurado
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I've made this pilaf several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


samantha Cardenas
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This red lentil pilaf is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


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