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El Paso Pilaf
2 tsp. olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 can (14 oz/398mL) kidney beans, drained 2 1/2 cups veggie stock or water 1 cup long grain rice 1 cup fresh or frozen corn 1 cup chunky salsa 1/4 cup dry green lentils 1/4 cup chopped sweet red or green pepper 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1 clove garlic, minced 12 thick slices tomato (optional)
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion for 5 minutes or until tender but not browned. Add beans, stock, rice, corn, salsa, lentils, sweet pepper, chili powder and garlic; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Serve over tomato slices (if using).
Yield: 6 servings
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