Lentil & Bulgur Pilaf with Green & Yellow Squash

Name: Lentil & Bulgur Pilaf with Green & Yellow Squash
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth; 1 1/4 cups brown lentils, rinsed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 3/4 cup coarse bulgur, (see Ingredient note); 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or dill

Lentil & Bulgur Pilaf with Green & Yellow Squash was pinched from <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/251611/lentil-bulgur-pilaf-with-green-yellow-squash/" target="_blank">www.eatingwell.com.</a>

"Based on a traditional Lebanese Lenten dish, this recipe makes a terrific meatless meal. Serve with warm whole-wheat flatbread or pita and a dollop of tangy plain yogurt...."

INGREDIENTS

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4 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth

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1 1/4 cups brown lentils, rinsed

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1 medium onion, chopped

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1 bay leaf

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1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

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Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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2 tablespoons lemon juice

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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

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1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

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1 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

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3/4 cup coarse bulgur, (see Ingredient note)

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1 clove garlic, minced

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2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or dill

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