Orzo-Lentil Rice

Name: Orzo-Lentil Rice
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot; 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 4 teaspoons butter; 5 cups water; 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice

15 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
4 teaspoons butter
5 cups water
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup uncooked long grain rice

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, carrot and red pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the water, lentils and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
2

Stir in pasta and rice. Bring to a boil; cover and cook 15-20 minutes longer or until pasta and rice are tender.