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Low Fat Spiced Red Lentil Bulgur Pilaf Mix Recipe
Ingredients
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 cup red lentils
1/2 cup bulgur
2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons currants
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 ounces vegetable bouillon cube
2 1/2 cups water
Method
:AT HOME: 1.
In a small, dry, heavy skillet, stir pine nuts over low heat until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
Let cool.
In an airtight plastic bag, combine all ingredients except water.
Seal bag.
:AT CAMP: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
Stir in pilaf mix, cover and cook over low heat until water is almost absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Discard cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
Serve.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups dry mix and 3 cups cooked pilaf, for 2 servings.
Calories per serving; in grams protein; 6 grams fat 0 gram saturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrate; 275 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 8 grams fiber
