November 19, 2009
Lentil and Rice Pilaf (Mujadarrah)
Ingredients
1 cup hulled small French green or brown lentils (see note above), sorted of debris and rinsed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Yogurt sauce
Preparation
1. In a 3-quart pan over high heat, bring lentils and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Cover and simmer until tender to bite, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, add oil, onions, and garlic to a 12-inch frying pan over medium heat; stir often until onions are golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Add rice, salt, cumin, and pepper; stir until rice looks opaque, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in lentils and 2 more cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender to bite and liquid is absorbed, 13 to 15 minutes. Serve with yogurt sauce, tomatoes and green onions salad.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320 (28% from fat)
Protein: 13g
Fat: 10g (sat 1.7)
Carbohydrate: 45g
Fiber: 4.9g
Sodium: 517mg
Cholesterol: 2.3mg
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