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Spicy Algerian-Style Lentil Pilaf
A flavorful and nutritious gluten-free dish made with lentils and aromatic spices.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup algerian lentilsrinsed and drained
- ●2 tablespoons pilaf oilsuch as olive or avocado oil
- ●1 medium oniondiced
- ●2 inches gingergrated
- ●1 teaspoon cuminground
- ●1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperor to taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon saltor to taste
- ●2 cups wateror vegetable broth
- ●1/4 cup crunchy chopped almondsoptional
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the pilaf oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the cumin and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the lentils and water (or broth) to the saucepan.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- 7
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and season with salt to taste.
- 8
If desired, top with crunchy chopped almonds.
- 9
Serve hot.