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Spiced Lentil Pilaf
A flavorful and nutritious Middle Eastern-inspired dish made with spiced lentils and pilaf.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup, rinsed and drained Lentils
- ●1 cup, uncooked Pilaf
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oil
- ●1 medium, chopped Onion
- ●2 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●1 teaspoon Cumin
- ●1 teaspoon Paprika
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- 4
Add the rinsed lentils, uncooked pilaf, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Stir to combine, then add 2 cups of water.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils and pilaf are tender.
- 7
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and serve hot.