Zero-Waste Moroccan Spice Rice and Lentil Pilaf

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For example, you can opt for an earth-friendly dish with sustainability in its name: Zero-Waste Moroccan Spice Rice and Lentil Pilaf. Ready in just half an hour, it delivers a fragrant, flavorful meal without waste. It balances warm spices, basmati rice and bursts of zesty lemon for a dynamic and colorful recipe.

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Zero-Waste Moroccan Spice Rice and Lentil Pilaf

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

5 cups water
1/3 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 bag Success Basmati Rice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (stalks and leaves)
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Moroccan spice blend
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup preserved lemons, finely chopped

In medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water to boil. Add lentils and cook 10-15 minutes, or until slightly soft.

Submerge bag of rice in saucepan with lentils and cook 10-12 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Remove bag with fork and drain; set aside. Drain lentils and transfer back to saucepan. Cut open bag of rice and empty cooked rice into saucepan with lentils. Stir to combine.

Stir in cilantro, green onions, olive oil, Moroccan spice blend, raisins, almonds and preserved lemons. Serve.

 

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