Red Lentil Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons trimmed and chopped green onions
1/3 cup seeded, diced green bell pepper
1/3 cup peeled, diced carrot
1/2 cup peeled, diced zucchini
1/2 cup dried red lentil
1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 dash cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Combine the veggies in a heavy frying pan.
Cook for about 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly, until the green onion wilts Add the lentils, chicken broth, and garlic.
Stir.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the cayenne pepper and parsley.
Take care not to overcook, the lentils should have a crunch.