Lamb and Lentil Rice Pilaf

>60 minutes
Worth the Effort
About the recipe

Fragrant spices, tender lamb, and hearty lentils come together in this comforting rice pilaf. ๐Ÿš

Warm, filling, and full of depth, itโ€™s a one-pot wonder packed with rich, aromatic goodness in every bite!

This recipe has been kindly provided by: Jackson, E., Kanos, C., & Lambert, K. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics University of Wollongong

Nutrition Per Serving
411mg
Potassium
18g
Protein
32g
Carbohydrate
596mg
Sodium
204mg
Phosphate

Ingredients Serves 4

  • Meat, Poultry & Seafood
  • 200 grams Lamb mince
  • Vegetables & Fresh Produce
  • 1 pieces Medium brown onion
  • 2 Clove Garlic
  • 400 grams Tin of lentils
  • 4.5 cup Silverbeet
  • Oils, Sauces & Condiments
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tsp Ground coriander
  • 2.5 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Grains, Pasta & Legumes
  • 1 cup Basmati rice

Method

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion cook until fragrant (about 2 – 3 minutes).

Step 2

Add the lamb and cook until browned, combine the spice mix and add to the pot cooking for 30 seconds until the spices are mixed through the meat. Add 1/2 the silverbeet to the pot and allow to slightly wilt.

Step 3

Add the rice, water and lentils stirring to combine. Bring to simmer, put the lid on and cook for another 10 minutes until the water is absorbed.

Step 4

Remove the pot from the heat and add the remaining silverbeet, then put the lid back on and let sit for a further 10 minutes. Remove the lid, stir through and fluff up rice. Serve warm and enjoy!

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