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Lentils with Rice

Beans & legumes
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Enjoy a delicious meal with this recipe for lentils with rice, an easy, quick, budget-friendly dish that's packed with flavor. This classic recipe brings together wholesome simplicity in every bite, offering a great balance of plant-based protein and healthy carbohydrates. The tender lentils, with their earthy flavor, blend seamlessly with the rice into a comforting and nourishing meal. Follow these simple steps to make these lentils with rice in no time, perfect for those days when you want a fantastic meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Get ready to enjoy a wonderful legume dish!

Prep: 5 minCook: 25 minServes: 2

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need

  • 1 large onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 jar of cooked lentils
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 200g cooked brown rice
  • Fresh parsley
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Step by step

Method

  1. 1In a skillet with olive oil, cook the onion until translucent.
  2. 2Next, add the minced garlic cloves and cook until they just start to turn golden.
  3. 3Stir in the lentils, rinsed and drained beforehand.
  4. 4Season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  5. 5Cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat.
  6. 6Add the rice, stir well, and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. 7Serve with fresh parsley.
  8. 8Now our lentils with rice are ready to enjoy!

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