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                 Smoked Turkey, Lentil and Currant Pilaf

Recipe By     : Washington Post/tpogue@idsonline.com
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : 
  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   1      cup           rice
     1/2  cup           lentils
   3      tablespoons   currants or chopped raisins
   3 1/2  cups          chicken stock -- defatted
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
                        black pepper
   1      pound         smoked skinless turkey breasts -- in thin strips
     1/4  cup           parsley -- chopped

In a large ovenproof pot, heat the oil and then saute the onion over
medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add the rice, lentils and currants and cook for
2 minutes more, stirring. Add the stock, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Cover the pot and bake in a preheated 375F oven for 15 minutes. Stir in the
turkey strips and parsley and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the rice
and lentils are tender and the turkey is warmed throught, adding a little more
hot stock if neccessary

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Per serving: 221 Calories; 4g Fat (15% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 37g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 736mg Sodium