Tomato Basil Rice & Lentil Pilaf

- Prep Time: 5 min.
- Cook Time: 15 min.
- Servings: 4
With bold Mediterranean flavours, this side dish can be a lively partner for simply prepared proteins such as grilled chicken, fish or tofu. For nuttiness and zip, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese before serving.
Tomato Basil Rice & Lentil Pilaf


- Prep Time: 5 min.
- Cook Time: 15 min.
- Servings: 4
With bold Mediterranean flavours, this side dish can be a lively partner for simply prepared proteins such as grilled chicken, fish or tofu. For nuttiness and zip, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese before serving.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pkg (250 g) GEOVITA Rice & Lentil Blend
- 1 cup (250 mL) sodium-reduced chicken or vegetable broth
- 2/3 cup (150 mL) tomato juice
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
DIRECTIONS
- Combine broth and tomato juice in a medium saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil.
- Add Geovita blend and sun-dried tomatoes, reduce heat to low and stir.
- Cook, covered, for 10 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in basil and butter.
Tip: For an easy, family pleasing meal, warm pre-cooked meatballs in the microwave while the blend is cooking and stir in just before serving.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pkg (250 g) GEOVITA Rice & Lentil Blend
- 1 cup (250 mL) sodium-reduced chicken or vegetable broth
- 2/3 cup (150 mL) tomato juice
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
DIRECTIONS
- Combine broth and tomato juice in a medium saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil.
- Add Geovita blend and sun-dried tomatoes, reduce heat to low and stir.
- Cook, covered, for 10 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in basil and butter.
Tip: For an easy, family pleasing meal, warm pre-cooked meatballs in the microwave while the blend is cooking and stir in just before serving.
Per serving (1/4 recipe): 280 calories, 6 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 43 g carbohydrates, 5 g fibre, 2 g sugars, 11 g protein, 300 mg sodium.
Per serving (1/4 recipe): 280 calories, 6 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 43 g carbohydrates, 5 g fibre, 2 g sugars, 11 g protein, 300 mg sodium.