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Spicy Rice Pilaf

SUBMITTED BY: Cynthia Gobeli 

"I found this recipe back in the 1950's and have made some minor adjustments over the years to update the flavor. In summer, I like to serve the pilaf over slices of red tomatoes. --Cynthia Gobeli, Norton, Ohio"
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 11 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup dry lentils, rinsed
  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in oil until tender. Add broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20-25 minutes longer or until lentils and rice are tender.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by Christine M 
Fast and easy, and reheats nicely, too! I used brown rice and omitted the lentils but they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2007 by Zelda Mae 
I love this recipe and have been making a version of it for years. I like to add about 1/4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by MOIREBRI 
This is great for a quick and easy homemade meal! (I used brown rice.) I'll be making this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by Kelly 
This is really good! I had to change a few things - veggie broth because I'm vegetarian, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by Sally 
I thought this was very good and will add this to my rotation. It's a tasty main course just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2008 by em2781 
I had to add water with the rice and also threw in about 1 t. cumin. Other than that followed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by mama cowpoke 
it took a while for the rice to cook, but when it was finished it was delicious. i followed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2007 by COTTONMOUTHER 
Very flavorful and delicious. You can even make a meal of it by adding chicken or whatever. ... MORE


 
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