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Ukrainian Lentil Pilaf
Hearty and flavorful, this Ukrainian-inspired lentil pilaf is a comforting meal for any time of day.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup lentils
- ●2 cups fluffy pilaf rice
- ●1 medium red onion
- ●2 medium green carrot
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced red onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the sliced green carrots and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the lentils and pilaf rice to the saucepan, stirring to combine.
- 5
Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the lentils and rice are tender.
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.