Lentil Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter or olive oil
1/2 c. orzo pasta (you can use fine noodles or break thin spaghetti into 1 1/2-inch pieces)
1/2 c. lentils
2 c. beef stock or chicken stock (bouillon or water)
1/2 c. long grain rice
1 red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely minced

Preparation

Melt butter over high heat in skillet that has a cover.
Add rice and pasta, stirring to coat with butter (oil).
Saute until rice is brown. Add vegetables.
Saute 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add lentils and stock.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Add seasonings as desired.