Description
A comforting and hearty dish packed with nutritious lentils, fluffy rice, and a colorful array of vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and rice under cold water to remove impurities.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the rinsed lentils, rice, cumin, and vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-35 minutes.
- Once cooked, season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm in bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish can be customized with various vegetables or proteins, and it’s a one-pot meal for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg