Dinner

Rice, Lentil, and Spinach Pilaf is for Dinner.

Rice, Lentil, and Spinach Pilaf takes several minutes to prepare.

Rice, Lentil, and Spinach Pilaf takes several minutes to cook.

Rice, Lentil, and Spinach Pilaf makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Rice, Lentil, and Spinach Pilaf are:

1 t. olive oil
2 shallots, minced
1/4 cup basmati brown rice
2 1/4 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
1 10 oz pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. ground pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts

Here is how you make Rice, Lentil, and Spinach Pilaf:

Heat the oil in a large nonstick saucepan, then add the shallots. Saute until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add the rice and saute, until the rice is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the broth and lentils; bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Stir in the spinach, cranberries, salt, and pepper; simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, 10-15 minutes. Fluff the mixture with a fork and stir in the nuts.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CORYPHELLA.

The nutritional information for Rice, Lentil, and Spinach Pilaf is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 191.3

• Total Fat: 6.5 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 587.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 29.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
• Protein: 6.5 g