Lentil & Rice Pilaf

lentil recipe, canadian recipe, canada food

2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter
1 cup (250 mL) brown rice, uncooked
1 large onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
3 green onion, chopped
4 cups (1 L) water
1 Tbsp (15 mL) chicken stock
1 cup (250 mL) dry green lentils
1 can mushrooms with liquid, chopped
½ tsp (2 mL) thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Sauté rice, onions and red pepper in butter for five minutes. Watch closely as it burns easily.

Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and cover tightly.

Simmer one hour.

Nutritional information

Per Serving (200g)
Calories 163
Protein 6.7g
Carbohydrates 27g
Fibre 7g
Sugars 1.9g
Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 5.7mg
Potassium 259mg
Sodium 430mg
Vitamin A 4%
Vitamin C 33%
Calcium 2%
Folate 3%
Iron 54%
Zinc 3%

Makes 5-6 servings.

Recipe courtesy of Canadian Lentils.

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