LENTIL AND BROWN RICE PILAF

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup brown rice
• 3 cups low sodium chicken/vegetable stock (you can use water if you wish)
• ¼ tsp salt
• Pepper to taste
• ½ cup dry green/brown lentils

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add onion, sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add rice and sauté for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper. Add stock or water, cook over medium/low heat uncovered for 15 minutes.
3. Add lentils, and cook for 30 minutes covered on low heat.
4. Toss with a fork and serve!

Serves 8 (¾ cup servings)

NOTE: This can be made in advance and reheated in the pot.