Seasoned Lentil Rice

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Seasoned Lentil Rice
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

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Course: Main Course
Keyword: Entrée, Side
Servings: 3
Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup lentils
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves sliced
  • salt and cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves optional
Instructions
  1. In a pot, bring the 2 ½ cups of water to a boil
  2. Add uncooked brown rice and cook over low-medium heat for 35 minutes with lid on. Remove lid for last 5 minutes, or until all the water has evaporated and the rice is tender
  3. While rice cooks, add ¼ cup of lentils to another pot of water. Cook for 35 minutes or until lentils are tender.

  4. Once rice and lentils are cooked, heat oil and tomato paste in a pan. Add the onions and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes

  5. Add cooked rice and lentils to pan and combine
  6. Cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes
  7. Remove from the stove, and season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste
  8. Add fresh cilantro and mix well (optional)