Rice Pilaf With Lentils And Split Peas

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced onions
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups brown rice
• 1/2 cup lentils
• 1/2 cup dried split peas
• 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 2 teaspoons ginger
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 6 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1 cup celery, diced

Recipe

• 1 spray a heavy, wide pan with a tight-fitting lid with non-stick cooking spray. add onion, garlic and salt. sweat until aromatic, stirring constantly.
• 2 add rice and stir to coat. continue stirring until rice smells nutty.
• 3 add water, sesame oil, bouilion cubes, lentils, peas, spices and bay leaf. bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
• 4 remove bay leaf.
• 5 fluff with a fork, mix in pine nuts and celery. serve.