Lentil Rice Pilaf

• dried lentils↗1⁄3 cup
• long grain rice↗1 cup
• green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces↗8
• green onions with tops, sliced↗2
• minced carrot (1/2 medium)1⁄3 cup
• medium shallot, minced↗1
• minced ginger↗2 teaspoons
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• salt↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring lentils to a boil in a 2 qrt saucepan with 2 cups water.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, trim and discard ends from green beans; cut into 1/2" pieces.

4. 4

   Slice green onions.

5. 5

   Mince carrot, shallot and ginger.

6. 6

   Drain lentils and set aside.

7. 7

   Heat oil in 2 qt saucepan over medium heat.

8. 8

   Saute green onions, shallot and ginger in oil 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in rice; saute 2 more minutes.

10. 10

    Add 2 1/4 cups water.

11. 11

    Stir in lentils, green beans and carrot; bring to a boil, cover pot and cook 15 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

12. 12

    Let stand 5 minutes off heat.

13. 13

    Stir in salt and serve while hot.