Rice And Lentil Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. uncooked brown rice
3 c. water
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. vegetable bouillon granules (can substitute 2 beef bouillon cubes)
1 Tbsp. tomato paste or 2 Tbsp. ketchup
1/2 c. dried lentils (uncooked)
1/2 c. shredded carrot
1/2 c. unsalted sunflower seeds (salted ok)
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. cooked chicken breasts, cubed

Preparation

Saute onion in oil in a skillet until tender.
Add rice and stir until lightly browned.
Add water and next 4 ingredients; stir well.
Cover; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients and cook 20 to 25 minutes. Yields 6 main dish servings.