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Thai-Style Lentil Pilaf
A flavorful and nutritious Thai-inspired lentil pilaf dish, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This recipe combines the nutty taste of lentils with aromatic Thai spices.
⏱30 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Lentilsgreen or brown
- ●1 cup Crunchy Algerian Pilafcooled
- ●2 tablespoons Intensely-flavored Vegetable Oil
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon Thai Curry Powder
- ●1 tablespoon Fish Sauceoptional
- ●to taste Salt
- ●chopped Fresh Cilantrooptional
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Instructions
- 1
In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- 4
Add the curry powder and stir for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the lentils, pilaf, and fish sauce (if using). Stir to combine.
- 6
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- 8
Season with salt to taste.
- 9
Garnish with chopped cilantro (if using).
- 10
Serve hot.