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Lentil and Pilaf Bowl
A flavorful Indian-inspired bowl filled with tender lentils and fluffy pilaf, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
⏱40 min🍽2 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Red or Brown LentilsRinse before cooking
- ●1 cup Pilaf MixFollow package instructions for cooking
- ●2 tablespoons Xtra Virgin Olive Oil
- ●1/4 cup Fluffy Ricotta Cheese
- ●1/4 cup Mediterranean Feta Cheese (optional)
- ● Salt and Pepper to taste
- ●chopped Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add lentils and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- 4
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- 5
While lentils cook, prepare the pilaf according to package instructions.
- 6
In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese and feta cheese (if using).
- 7
To assemble the bowls, divide cooked lentils and pilaf between two bowls.
- 8
Top each bowl with a dollop of cheese mixture and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.