Lentil Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup dried lentils
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 8 green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 green onions with tops, sliced
• 1/3 cup minced carrot (1/2 medium)
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Bring lentils to a boil in a 2 qrt saucepan with 2 cups water.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, trim and discard ends from green beans; cut into 1/2" pieces.

4. 4

   Slice green onions.

5. 5

   Mince carrot, shallot and ginger.

6. 6

   Drain lentils and set aside.

7. 7

   Heat oil in 2 qt saucepan over medium heat.

8. 8

   Saute green onions, shallot and ginger in oil 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in rice; saute 2 more minutes.

10. 10

    Add 2 1/4 cups water.

11. 11

    Stir in lentils, green beans and carrot; bring to a boil, cover pot and cook 15 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

12. 12

    Let stand 5 minutes off heat.

13. 13

    Stir in salt and serve while hot.