Red Lentil Pilaf

Name: Red Lentil Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons trimmed and chopped green onions; 1/3 cup seeded, diced green bell pepper; 1/3 cup peeled, diced carrot; 1/2 cup peeled, diced zucchini; 1/2 cup dried red lentil; 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1 dash cayenne pepper (or to taste); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Submitted by Derf2440

"A tastey side dish that goes with anything."

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photo by Lalaloula

Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tablespoons trimmed and chopped green onions
¹⁄₃ cup seeded, diced green bell pepper
¹⁄₃ cup peeled, diced carrot
¹⁄₂ cup peeled, diced zucchini
¹⁄₂ cup dried red lentil
1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 dash cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

directions

Combine the veggies in a heavy frying pan.
Cook for about 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly, until the green onion wilts Add the lentils, chicken broth, and garlic.
Stir.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the cayenne pepper and parsley.
Take care not to overcook, the lentils should have a crunch.

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Reviews

This is an excellent way to prepare lentils. Super simple, healthy, and great tasting. I used beef broth because I used up all my chicken broth making soup. It was a good substitution. This would make a nice side dish, but I had it for lunch along with a side salad. Thanks for a great recipe.

ratherbeswimmin
Yumm, this turned out great. I served it as a main dish with a side of steamed veggies. This is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Only change I made was to use low-sodium veggie broth. Thanks for posting, this is a keeper.

VegSocialWorker
This is such a yummy pilaf!!! I really luv the combination of flavours in this dish! The lentils go so well with the other veggies and the garlic and cayenne add a nice touch of heat. I had this as a light lunch using red basil in place of parsley and mixed bell peppers as thats what I had on hand. Mmmmm, is all I can say! :) Ill certainly make it again, cause its so good for you and also super tasty! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing this gem with us, Derf! Made and reviewed for Veg'n'Swap #15 as a recipenap.

Lalaloula
Very good, simple, and healthy. I found that the times listed in this recipe were exactly right, too. Now I just have to make sure I find that smashed garlic clove before I bite into it! :) Thanks for sharing!

Aunt Cookie

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