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Butter Pilaf with Green Lentils

This Osmaniye-style pilaf cooks rice and green lentils with butter into a simple hearty main.

Easy⏱️ 1 hr 7 min📖 1 min readServes 4~282 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

12 min prep 18 min cook 37 min rest

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Vegetarian

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Timeline

Total 1 h 7 min

Prep12 min
Resting/Marinating37 min
Cooking18 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

1.5 cup(~300 ml) Rice
1 cup(~200 ml) Boiled green lentils
1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Butter
2.5 cup(~500 ml) Water
0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
1 Onion
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Currants
0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Cinnamon
0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Black pepper

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Instructions

1
Dice the onion, rinse and drain the rice, and soak the currants in warm water for 10 minutes.
10 min
10:00
2
Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat, cook the onion for 5 minutes until lightly pink, then add the drained rice and turn for 2 minutes.
7 min
07:00
3
Add the currants, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the pot and fry for 30 seconds.
30 sec
00:30
4
Add the boiled green lentils and hot water, then stir once.
5
Cover and cook over low heat for 14 minutes, until the rice absorbs the water.
14 min
14:00
6
Remove from the heat, cover the lid with a cloth, and let it steam for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
7
Gently stir without crushing the lentils, transfer to a serving plate, and serve hot.

💡 Tip: Soak the currants in warm water for 10 minutes so they distribute evenly in the pilaf and add sweet balance. Soak the rice in warm salted water for 30 minutes to remove starch and keep the grains separate.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle roasted pine nuts on top, and serve with homemade yogurt or a green salad.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~282

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 13%Carbs 58%Fat 29%

GI 45 · Low GIGL 18 · Medium GL

7.2g

Sugar

6.9g

Fiber

481.1mg

Sodium

2.9g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

6/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Butter Pilaf with Green Lentils make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Butter Pilaf with Green Lentils take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 18 minutes, including 37 minutes of passive resting; 67 minutes in total.
Is Butter Pilaf with Green Lentils difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.
How many calories does Butter Pilaf with Green Lentils have?
Approximately 282 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 40g, fat: 9g.
Which allergens does Butter Pilaf with Green Lentils contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Butter Pilaf with Green Lentils need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
Is Butter Pilaf with Green Lentils filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Dice the onion, rinse and drain the rice, and soak the currants in warm water for 10 minutes.

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