EL PASCO PILAF 
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 tsp. olive oil or cooking oil
1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
1 3/4 c. chicken broth or water
1 c. long grain rice
1 c. fresh or frozen corn
1 c. chunky salsa
1/4 c. dry lentils, rinsed & drained
1/4 c. chopped sweet red pepper or 1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimento
1/2 tsp. chili powder
Dash of garlic powder
8 tomato slices

In a large saucepan cook the onion in hot oil over medium heat, about 5 minutes or until the onion is tender but not brown. Add beans, broth or water, rice, corn, salsa, lentils, red pepper or pimento, chili powder and garlic powder. Bring to boil; reduce heat.t Cover, simmer for 20 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Serve with tomato slices. 4 servings.

 

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