Lentil Couscous Pilaf - Vegan Recipe by Fabulous Faith

Lentil Couscous Pilaf

Ingredients:

1 cup dried green lentils
1 cup couscous
1 sweet potato
1/2 small onion
2 tbsp olive oil plus drizzle
2 tbsp of fresh chopped parsley, dried cranberries & almonds 
1 tbsp curry powder


Instructions:

Fill your kettle with water and bring to a boil

Pour the lentils into a small saucepan and cover with water, bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer the lentils for 10 minutes or until they are fully cooked.

Peel the sweet potato and slice into bite-sized pieces place into a non-stick pan and heat over medium high heat.

Once the pan is hot add the onions and olive oil and toss to coat, leave the onions and sweet potatoes to brown for 2 minutes on each side and then add the curry powder and toss to coat.

Pour the couscous into a small bowl and drizzle with a few drops of olive oil, once the kettle is boiling pour boiling water over the couscous until completely covered and then cover the bowl with a plate and allow to sit for 10 minutes covered.  Once ready fluff gently with a fork.

Once the lentils are cooked drain and combine with the remaining ingredients in the pan with the onions and sweet potatoes, toss gently and serve.

Recipe yields 6 side dish size servings or 3 entree portions.