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                  Pilaf Of Bulgur Wheat And Red Lentils

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Lentils                          Middle Eastern

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           red lentils
     1/2  tablespoon    olive oil
   1      medium        onion -- peeled and chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      cup           bulgur -- medium or coarse
                         -- --grained
   2      tablespoons   fresh parsley -- minced
   1      teaspoon      salt
                        fresh ground black pepper

Pick over the lentils and wash in several changes of water. Put in a bowl, add 
16 fl oz of water and leave to soak for 6 hours, then drain. Heat oil in a heav
y 2-3 quart pot with tight-fitting lid over a medium flame. Fry onion and garli
c for about 2 mins or until onion is soft. Add bulgar wheat and lentils, stir a
nd cook another 3 minutes or until wheat is lightly browned. Add parsley, salt,
 1 3/4 cups water. Bring to a simmer, cover, turn heat right down and then cook
 for 35 minutes. Watch closely, and add small amount of boiling water if necess
ary to keep from sticking. Turn off heat, leave pot to sit covered and undistur
bed for a further 20 minute. Add the black pepper, mix and serve.

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