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Lentil Barley Rice Pilaf
Middle Eastern Pilaf. Great for holiday entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 T oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup dry lentils
- 1/2 cup barley
- 1/2 cup long grain rice
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon dry mint
- Pepper
Methods/steps
- Heat oil in a medium-large saucepan. When hot, add onions and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and sugar, then add 4 cups water. Add lentils and barley. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
- Add rice, apricots, raisins, and mint. Stir ingredients together, cover the pot again, and simmer 20 more minutes, or until all liquid has been absorbed and it's tender. Season to taste with pepper.
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