Lentils with Rice Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Lentils1 Cup (16 tbs), washed
 Water3 1⁄2 Cup (56 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Brown rice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onion1 Small, diced
 Onion1 Large, cut into wedges
 Oil1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 414 Calories from Fat 49

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6 g8.6%

Saturated Fat 0.86 g4.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 493.6 mg20.6%

Total Carbohydrates 74 g24.7%

Dietary Fiber 18.1 g72.2%

Sugars 5.6 g

Protein 17 g34.1%

Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C 16.9%

Calcium 6.7% Iron 26%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) Take a saucepan and add water to it. Add lentils and salt. Cover and boil for about 10 minutes.
2) Wash the rice and add it to lentils along with onion, stir to mix well.
3) Cover and cook over low heat for about 45 more minutes or longer.
4) Take a pan and heat oil in it. Saute onion wedges in the oil until golden brown in color.


SERVING
5) Spoon out lentils and rice onto a serving platter and top with the sauteed onions.
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