Cinnamon Rice And Lentils

Name: Cinnamon Rice And Lentils
Ingredients: 1/4 c. golden raisins; 1 Tbsp. apple juice; 1 1/2 c. chicken broth; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 c. lentils; 1/2 c. brown rice; 1 Tbsp. canola oil; 2 tsp. grated orange zest; 1/4 c. fresh orange juice; 1/4 c. chopped fresh mint or lemon balm

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. golden raisins
1 Tbsp. apple juice
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 c. lentils
1/2 c. brown rice
1 Tbsp. canola oil
2 tsp. grated orange zest
1/4 c. fresh orange juice
1/4 c. chopped fresh mint or lemon balm

Directions

1

Combine the raisins with the apple juice.
2

Set aside to plump. Place the broth and cinnamon stick in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil.
3

Stir in the lentils, rice, oil and raisins with the apple juice and return to a boil.
4

Reduce the heat to low and cover tightly.
5

Let the rice simmer, undisturbed, for about 45 minutes. Uncover the pan and toss the rice mix with the remaining ingredients.
6

Adjust seasoning to taste.
7

Garnish with a dollop of plain yogurt and pecans.