My mother, a Greek housewife, used to make this in different ways – here is one way with my twist. I love it most of all also because it’s delicious, and also because it’s a versatile dish and so very easy to prepare.
INGREDIENTS
1½ cups pre-cooked lentils or 2/3 cup of dried brown lentils (the flat ones), boiled and drained
1 cup pre-cooked long grain white rice (works well with basmati too)
1 shallot, thinly chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1kg fresh spinach, steamed and well drained (after it’s steamed, chop it a little)
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
salt to taste
2 Tbsp tomato puree
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
cinnamon stick
2 bayleaves
a splash of lemon juice and some lemon zest
a pinch of fennel seeds
¼ tsp oregano
chopped dill or flat leaf parsley, for garnishing
vegan feta cheese (optional)
METHOD
- Heat up your oil in a large pan, and sauté your onions and garlic.
- Add your spices and stir well, then stir in the tomato puree, making sure it is well distributed, and keep it on a high heat for a minute or so.
- Next, add the the lentils and herbs, stir well, and then add the cooked rice. Continue to stir for a couple of minutes, then gently add the remaining ingredients.
- Garnish and serve with vegan feta, or eat as is.
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suitable for vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike
Rice & Lentils with Spinach (Pilafi me Fakes)
Course: Other4
servingsINGREDIENTS
1½ cups pre-cooked lentils or 2/3 cup of dried brown lentils (the flat ones), boiled and drained
1 cup pre-cooked long grain white rice (works well with basmati too)
1 shallot, thinly chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1kg fresh spinach, steamed and well drained (after it’s steamed, chop it a little)
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
salt to taste
2 Tbsp tomato puree
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
cinnamon stick
2 bayleaves
a splash of lemon juice and some lemon zest
a pinch of fennel seeds
¼ tsp oregano
chopped dill or flat leaf parsley, for garnishing
vegan feta cheese (optional)
METHOD
- Heat up your oil in a large pan, and sauté your onions and garlic.
- Add your spices and stir well, then stir in the tomato puree, making sure it is well distributed, and keep it on a high heat for a minute or so.
- Next, add the the lentils and herbs, stir well, and then add the cooked rice. Continue to stir for a couple of minutes, then gently add the remaining ingredients.
- Garnish and serve with vegan feta, or eat as is.
yum, this looks great!
Thanks Desiree.