Turkey Lentil Pilaf

• 1 lb. ground turkey or chopped chicken or lean ground beef
• 1 C chopped onion
• 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 T fresh mint or 1 T dried
• 1.5 t ground cinnamon
• 1/2 t peppercorns, crushed
• 1 C dried lentils
• 1 C brown rice
• 2 1/4 C brown turkey, chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 large fresh tomato, chopped, or 1/2 C tomato sauce

1. In large frypan, brown meat over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about another 5 minutes.
2. Add mint, cinnamon and pepper and cook 2 minutes.
3. Add lentils, rice, broth and tomato and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is cooked, 45=50 minutes.
4. Optional garnish: Mix together 1/2 C crumbled feta cheese, 1 large chopped tomato, 3 T fresh mint and sprinkle on top.

ground turkey, onion, garlic, t, ground cinnamon, lentils, brown rice, brown turkey, tomato

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/turkey-lentil-pilaf-50018113 (may not work)