Lentils and Rice Recipe


Submitted by temp58

Makes 7 servings


Middle Eastern dish

Ingredients
4 tbs olive oil
3 large onions, sliced
1 1/4 cup lentils
1 1/4 cup brown basmati rice
5 cups water
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Directions
  1. Carmelize the onions in the oiland drain on a paper towel.

  2. Add the lentils to the water and boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for about 20 minutes until the lentils are tender.

  3. Add the rice and simmer another 10-20 minutes.

  4. Stir in the onions and serve warm.

  5. Top with a 1/4 cup yogurt for that true Middle Eastern accent.

Categories

Main Dish, Side Dish, Easter

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 309.8g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
337
Calories from Fat
76
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
8.4g
13%
Saturated Fat
1.2g
6%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
344mg
14%
Total Carbohydrates
53.1g
18%
Dietary Fiber
12.0g
48%
Sugars
3.4g
Protein
11.9g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 5% Iron 18%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A-
  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • High in dietary fiber
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