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lentils and rice recipe

Lentils and Rice

Lentils and rice are a delicious combination you may not have tried. Lentils are a wonderful non-meat source of protein. This recipe is a wonderful vegetarian main course or a perfect side dish or Meatless Monday option.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main or Side, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, small, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled & grated
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 cups red lentils, dry, uncooked
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Cook the brown rice in 4 cups water with 1 teaspoon of salt added for 35 to 45 minutes until tender.
  • While the rice is cooking heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and curry powder. Cook for 2 minutes. Do not brown.
  • Add the lentils and water. Cook for 20 minutes. Add the salt. Cook for 5 minutes. Mix in the chopped cilantro.
  • Serve over the brown rice or see the note below.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 19gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 598mgPotassium: 742mgFiber: 20gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 6mg
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