# Lentil rice pilaf (from Dimitra's Dishes)

Video: [Greek Lentil & Rice Pilaf: Fakorizo VEGAN](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q422bOOb7sY) by [Dimitra's Dishes](https://www.youtube.com/@DimitrasDishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.89 per serving, ~$3.78 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$13.11* per serving (87%) vs ordering out (~$15.00*). * Estimate: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario rice dish at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 cup dried uncook lentils
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- some canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup basmati rice
- some kalamata olives
- some lemon wedges
- some olive oil
- some fresh parsley
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- a pinch sugar

## Steps

1. [1:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q422bOOb7sY&t=67s) Add lentils, salt, and bay leaf to boiling water and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. [1:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q422bOOb7sY&t=80s) Strain the cooked lentils and reserve one cup of the lentil cooking water.
3. [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q422bOOb7sY&t=83s) Cook chopped onions in olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat for about 10 minutes until soft and golden, seasoning with salt.
4. [2:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q422bOOb7sY&t=120s) Add grated garlic to the onions and stir for a few seconds.
5. [2:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q422bOOb7sY&t=125s) Add diced tomatoes, season with salt and a pinch of sugar, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. [2:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q422bOOb7sY&t=135s) Add rinsed and soaked basmati rice, season with salt and black pepper, add the reserved lentil water, and add the cooked lentils.
7. [2:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q422bOOb7sY&t=178s) Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low, simmering for 15 minutes.
8. [3:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q422bOOb7sY&t=184s) Fluff the cooked pilaf.
9. [3:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q422bOOb7sY&t=190s) Chop fresh parsley and sprinkle it on top of the pilaf, then garnish with kalamata olives and lemon wedges.

## Equipment

- Dutch oven
- pot
- strainer
- knife
- cutting board

## What the video didn't say

- Servings not stated
- Total preparation time not stated
- Exact amount of canned diced tomatoes not stated
- Exact amount of kalamata olives not stated
- Exact amount of olive oil not stated

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