Rice Pilaf

Name: Rice Pilaf
Ingredients: 3/4 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1/2 c. chopped fresh mushrooms (optional); 1 c. water; 1/2 c. uncooked lentils; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1 (16 oz.) can 1/3 less sodium chicken broth; 2/3 c. uncooked rice (basmati)

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped fresh mushrooms (optional)
1 c. water
1/2 c. uncooked lentils
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 (16 oz.) can 1/3 less sodium chicken broth
2/3 c. uncooked rice (basmati)

Directions

1

Coat a saucepan with vegetable cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.
2

Add onion and next 2 ingredients; saute 3 minutes until tender.
3

Add water and next 3 ingredients.
4

Bring to boil; cook 2 minutes.
5

Cover and reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes. Add rice and simmer for 20 more minutes, or until rice is done and lentils are tender.
6

Stir well.
7

Serves 4.