Lentil White Bean Pilaf

Name: Lentil White Bean Pilaf
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley; 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms; 3 medium carrots, finely chopped; 3 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make this when I have extra cooked lentils, barley, quinoa and rice on hand. —Juli Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia

Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
3 medium carrots, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

Cook the lentils, barley, quinoa and rice according to package directions; set aside.
In a Dutch oven, saute the mushrooms, carrots, celery and onion in butter until tender. Add garlic and rosemary; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth, salt and pepper, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in beans and the cooked lentils, barley, quinoa and rice; heat through.

Editor's Note

Look for quinoa in the cereal, rice or organic food aisle.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 259 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 11g fiber), 11g protein.

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neldridge

Nov 5, 2016

This is amazing! I made this for my family, some of whom are vegetarians, and it was a huge hit! We have it frequently as a main dish. So hearty, earthy, healthy. It's one of our favorite comfort foods now.
annrms

Jun 27, 2015

I prepared this recipe using Minute Multi-grain Pilaf and the barley. I used canned lentils as well as canned white beans. I substituted chicken broth and reconstituted some shiitake mushrooms since I did not have fresh. This is an excellent recipe! We had it as a side to grilled swordfish. It is savory and colorful. Thank you, Juli for submitting this recipe. It's a keeper!
kcbergmann

Jan 10, 2012

I just made this tonight and it is delicious! I used brown rice instead of the long grain white rice and Earth Balance instead of the butter. I didn't get any "browned bits" in the pan using the Earth Balance but it didn't matter to me. Very tasty, filling and it makes a lot!
el4n6dir

Dec 26, 2011

I made this as a side dish for Christmas dinner and everyone loved it. It does make enough to make it a main dish.