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Basmati Rice with Lentils and Walnuts

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Having trouble finding easy rice recipes? This Basmati Rice with Lentils and Walnuts recipe is kicked up a notch with spices such as cinnamon and thyme to make the lentils and walnuts really stand out.

Yields: 5

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons walnut oil
  • 1/4 cup onion, minced
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon
  • 2 cups basmati rice, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup dried lentils
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted
  • 2 tablespoons currants
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, cloves, and cinnamon, saute for about 2 minutes.
     
  2. Add rice and lentils and stir well. Add chicken broth, water, salt, thyme, pepper, and bay leaves, bring to a boil.
     
  3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and lentils appear tender. Discard whole spices.
     
  4. Stir in walnuts and currants.

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