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Rice Pilaf with Lentils Diet Type: Dairy Free Cooking Time: 30 minutes - one hour Ingredients:   2-3 tablespoons canola oil   1 medium carrot, shredded   1/2 cup chopped onion   1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt   1 bay leaf   1 cup short grain brown rice   2 cups chicken broth or water   2/3 cup lentils   1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt   Directions: Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot, onion and bay leaf and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add the rice and salt and stir to combine with the vegetables. Cook for another minute. Add the stock or water, raise heat, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Check the rice to see if it is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Add more liquid and continue to simmer if necessary. While the rice is cooking, start the lentils. Bring water to a boil in another pan, add salt and lentils and simmer uncovered over medium heat until tender, about 20-30 minutes. Drain, set aside, keeping warm until rice is done. When the rice is done, let it sit and continue to steam for 10-15 minutes. Gently stir in lentils and serve. Servings: 4 Author: Catherine A. Brorby, Author of Making the Most of Your Food Allergies

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Servings per Recipe: 4 Amount Per Serving  Calories 373 Calories from Fat 97  % Daily Value* Total Fat 11g 17%   Saturated Fat 1g 5%   Mono Fat 6g     Poly Fat 3g   Sodium 595mg 25% Total Carbs 58g 19%   Dietary Fiber 6g 24% Protein 12g   Iron 23% Calcium 4% Vitamin C 4% Vitamin E 11% Vitamin A 43% Vitamin B-6 20% Pantothenic acid 9% Niacin 14% Riboflavin 6% Thiamin 27% Folate 20% Selenium 5% Manganese 115% Copper 30% Zinc 15% Potassium 11% Phosphorus 23% Magnesium 24% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.