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Bulgur and Green Lentil Pilaf

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

5 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup green lentils (about 6 ounces)
2 Turkish bay leaves
2 1/4 cups medium bulgur (cracked wheat)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup caramelized onions reserved from chicken

Preparation

  1. Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Partially cover pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 15 minutes. Mix in bulgur, salt, and spices. Cover; simmer until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer. Season with pepper. Discard bay leaves. Serve topped with almonds and reserved onions.

TagsPilafMiddle EasternGreen LentilLentilBean and LegumeVegetableBulgurRice & GrainsAlmondNutCinnamonHerbs & SpicesSideDinnerDairy FreeQuickEasySimmerBon Appétit
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