One-Pot Lebanese Beef & Lentil Pilaf with Toasted Pine Nuts
Enjoy aromatic Lebanese-inspired beef and lentil pilaf, packed with savory spices and topped with crunchy toasted pine nuts—all made easily in your air-fryer for a quick, gluten-free meal. Perfect for busy weeknights with authentic flavors and healthy ingredients.
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked brown lentils
- 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 0.25 cup pine nuts
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions
Preheat the air-fryer to 350°F. In an air-fryer-safe pot or dish, add olive oil and onions. Air-fry for 5 minutes until onions are soft.
⏱️ 5 minutes 🌡️ 350°FAdd minced garlic and ground beef. Air-fry for 8 minutes, stirring halfway, until beef is browned.
⏱️ 8 minutes 🌡️ 350°FStir in cumin, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper. Add rice, cooked lentils, and beef broth. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 minutesCover the pot tightly with foil and air-fry for 20 minutes at 350°F until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
⏱️ 20 minutes 🌡️ 350°FMeanwhile, place pine nuts in a small air-fryer-safe dish. Toast in air-fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes until golden, watching closely.
⏱️ 3 minutes 🌡️ 350°FFluff pilaf with a fork. Top with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley before serving.
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Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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