Ingredients for 12 servings:
1. 2 cups diced onions
2. 4 garlic cloves
3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
4. 1 1/2 cups brown rice
5. 1/2 cup lentils
6. 1/2 cup dried split peas
7. 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
8. 1 tablespoon coriander
9. 1 teaspoon pepper
10. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
11. 1 teaspoon nutmeg
12. 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
13. 1 teaspoon allspice
14. 2 teaspoons ginger
15. 6 cups water
16. 1 tablespoon sesame oil
17. 6 vegetable bouillon cubes
18. 3 bay leaves
19. 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
20. 1 cup celery, diced
Directions:
1. Spray a heavy, wide pan with a tight-fitting lid with non-stick cooking spray. Add onion, garlic and salt. Sweat until aromatic, stirring constantly.
2. Add rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring until rice smells nutty.
3. Add water, sesame oil, bouilion cubes, lentils, peas, spices and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Remove Bay leaf.
5. Fluff with a fork, Mix in pine nuts and celery. Serve.
Enjoy your meal!
