Lentils-And-Brown Rice Pilaf

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup dried lentils

1/2 cup uncooked brown rice

cooking spray

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups chopped yellow onion

3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper

3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 (8-ounce) package mushrooms, quartered

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add lentils and rice; return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is almost absorbed. Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil, and place over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce to medium-high heat; add mushrooms and garlic; sauté 4 minutes or until tender.
3. Add vegetables and remaining ingredients to lentils and rice. Let stand 15 minutes for flavors to blend.

By RecipeOfHealth.com