Rice, Lentil and Spinach Pilaf

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Rice, Lentil and Spinach Pilaf Ingredients

1/2 c Green lentils	2 ts Ground cumin
1 c Basmati rice	1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
2 c ;water	Grated zest of 1 lemon
3/4 c Vegetable stock	1 c Peeled tomatoes; diced (opt)
2 Onions; chopped	4 c Fresh spinash; well washed;
2 Garlic cloves; minced	Salt
4 Celery stalks; chopped	Pepper

Instructions for Rice, Lentil and Spinach Pilaf

Wash the lentils, place them ina saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring toa boil, reduce the heat and cover the pan. Simmer for 25 to 40 mintues, until tender but still al dente. Drain. Bring the rice and 2 cups of water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes, covered, until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid. Set aside. Bring the vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan. Add the onions and simmer until tender and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, celery, cumin and cinnamon and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Add the lentils and lemon zest and optional tomatoes to the pan. Heat through and then stir in the greens. When the greens are tender, fold the lentil and greens mixture into the rice. Season with salt and pepper. Note: You may make this ahead of time and place in a baking pan, cover with foil, and warm in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Cooked cubes of carrots or butternut squash may also be added to this mixture. Serving size: 2 cups; 169 cal; 1.2 g fat; 0 mg chol; 162.3 mg sod Source: Eat More, Weigh Less, by Dean Ornish, M.D./MM by DEEANNE From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

Main Ingredient: RiceCuisine: Uncategorized

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