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Zero-Waste Moroccan Spice Rice and Lentil Pilaf

Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 1/3 cup dried brown lentils rinsed
  • 1 bag Success Basmati Rice
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped (stalks and leaves)
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Moroccan spice blend
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1/4 cup preserved lemons finely chopped

Instructions

  • In medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water to boil. Add lentils and cook 10-15 minutes, or until slightly soft.
  • Submerge bag of rice in saucepan with lentils and cook 10-12 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Remove bag with fork and drain; set aside. Drain lentils and transfer back to saucepan. Cut open bag of rice and empty cooked rice into saucepan with lentils. Stir to combine.
  • Stir in cilantro, green onions, olive oil, Moroccan spice blend, raisins, almonds and preserved lemons. Serve.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: healthy