BROWN RICE

VEGETABLE PILAF RECIPE

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 tbsp of Sesame Oil

1 red onion

2 tender celery stalks quartered and diced

2 carrots ground fine in food processor

1 fresh chile pepper seeded and finely chopped

3 scallions finely chopped

1/4 cup whole almonds sliced lengthwise

3/4 cup cooked split red lentils

1 3/4 cup cooked brown basimati rice

3/4 cup vegetable stock

5 tbsp fresh orange juice

1. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a high sided skillet or wok with a lid. Add the onion and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened
2. Add the celery, carrots, chile, scallions and almonds and stir fry for 2 minutes or until the vegetables are tender but still firm to the bite and still brightly colored. Transfer to a bowl
3. Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Stir in the rice and lentils and cook over medium heat, stirring for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Reduce the heat and stir in the stock and orange juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Return the vegetables to the skillet. Toss with the rice for a few minutes until heated through. Transfer to warm serving dish and garnish with the celery leaves.