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Rice, Lentil And Spinach Pilaf

Rice, Lentil And Spinach Pilaf comes together with Basmati Rice, Water, Ground Cinnamon, and Tomatoes Diced. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 2 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Wash the lentils, place them ina saucepan, and cover with cold water.

2. 2

   Bring toa boil, reduce the heat and cover the pan.

3. 3

   Simmer for 25 to 40 mintues, until tender but still al dente.

4. 4

   Drain.

5. 5

   Bring the rice and 2 cups of water to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes, covered, until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid.

7. 7

   Set aside.

8. 8

   Bring the vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan.

9. 9

   Add the onions and simmer until tender and translucent, about 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Add the garlic, celery, cumin and cinnamon and simmer for 5 minutes longer.

11. 11

    Add the lentils and lemon zest and optional tomatoes to the pan.

12. 12

    Heat through and then stir in the greens.

13. 13

    When the greens are tender, fold the lentil and greens mixture into the rice.

14. 14

    Season with salt and pepper.