Bulgur & Lentil Pilaf

• lentils↗1 cup
• vegetable broth or 4 cups water↗4 cups
• bay leaf↗1
• vegan margarine↗3 tablespoons
• large onion, chopped↗1
• salt and pepper
• coarsely ground bulgur1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the lentils& put in a pot with enough broth to cover.

2. 2

   Add bay leaf, bring to a boil& keep covered.

3. 3

   Turn off heat& let stand for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   While the lentils are soaking, melt margarine in a heavy pot.

5. 5

   Add chopped onion, salt& pepper.

6. 6

   Saute till onions are tender& transparent.

7. 7

   When onions are ready, keep heat at medium, stir in bulgur& continue stirring till all the margarine is absorbed.

8. 8

   Lower heat to a simmer& add the rest of the broth& lentils in their broth.

9. 9

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat again, cover tightly& simmer till all the liquid has been absorbed.

10. 10

    Add more liquid till the bulgur& lentils are cooked.

11. 11

    Remove bay leaf& serve.