Pomegranate-Pistachio Pilaf

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1/3 cup French green lentils

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1 carrot, finely chopped

1 stalk celery, finely chopped

4 ounces Italian sweet or spicy sausage, meat removed from its casing (optional)

1 cup brown basmati rice

1/2 cup shelled raw unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

2 sprigs thyme

Salt

1 cup pomegranate seeds