Basmati Rice with Lentils and Walnuts

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.

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

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, cloves, and cinnamon, saute for about 2 minutes.
Add rice and lentils and stir well. Add chicken broth, water, salt, thyme, pepper, and bay leaves, bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and lentils appear tender. Discard whole spices.
Stir in walnuts and currants.