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Basmati Barberry Lentils

May 3, 2016 by Alison Leave a Comment

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Basmati Barberry Lentils
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This hearty dish can be served as a vegetarian meal in itself or as a side dish with any kind of meat. The Middle Eastern spices provide a warmth to the dish that contrasts exceptionally well with the tartness of the berries.
Servings Prep Time
4 people 30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 people 30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Basmati Barberry Lentils
Print Recipe
This hearty dish can be served as a vegetarian meal in itself or as a side dish with any kind of meat. The Middle Eastern spices provide a warmth to the dish that contrasts exceptionally well with the tartness of the berries.
Servings Prep Time
4 people 30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 people 30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 4 tbs olive oil
  • 3/4 cup shallots chopped
  • 1 cup french lentils cooked
  • 1 cup basmati rice cooked
  • 4 tbs barberries soaked and sautéed in butter with 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt kosher or sea salt
  • 2 tbs cilantro chopped finely
  • 1 tbs butter
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Cook basmati rice according to directions. If using dried french lentils, cook according to package instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine warm lentils and rice.
  3. Saute the shallots in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for about five minutes. Add to the rice and lentils.
  4. Melt the butter in a small sauce pan and stir in the sugar and barberries. Remove from heat.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, salt and allspice with 2 tablespoons olive oil and lemon juice.
  6. Combine the spice mix, cilantro and berries with the rice and lentils. Serve at roo m temperature.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: barberries, basmati rice, cilantro, dinner, Lentils, middle eastern, side dish, vegetarian, Zereshk

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It all began when I was a child cooking with my dad, the kitchen a magnet for cooking and camaraderie, a refuge from adolescence. I spent countless hours chopping, sautéing and simmering my way through childhood. And now, with three kids of my own, I’m still chopping, but this time through their childhood and often with friends.

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