Rice&lentils
For me rice and lentils is that fulfilling dish on a day I don't want to have meat on the table. Lentils are often called "the poor ones meat". Why? Answer is simple: Lentils are rich in protein, with over 25% of lentils nutritional value being protein. This is what makes lentils the most popular and inexpensive source for protein, especially for those, who cannot afford meat and for vegetarians. And yet another benefit of lentils: Lentils fiber content may also prevents the sudden hike in blood sugar levels after a meal. But there is nothing poor about lentils.They are versatile as a cooking ingredient for you can make a soup, a casserole, or even meatballs with them. They are rich in taste: they have that pleasant nutty taste, and become creamy and soft when cooked. So for those with heath resolutions for the new upcoming year, I would definitely recommend more lentils on their plates.
Total Steps
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Ingredients
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Tools Needed
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Ingredients
- 0 Ingredients:
- 1 cup <a href="/ZZ5GV8DT">lentils</a>
- 1 cup <a href="/F63FCVJ6">long grain rice</a>
- 8 cup <a href="/PXTR53Z5">water</a>
- 2 teaspoon <a href="/XBPNFKYS">salt</a>
- 0.25 teaspoon <a href="/SWV3CGDQ">black pepper</a>
- 0 Topping:
- 2 large <a href="/YCPMHNRB">onions</a>
- 1 cup <a href="/NLPYVN22">olive oil</a>
- 0.5 teaspoon <a href="/XBPNFKYS">salt</a>
- 0.5 teaspoon <a href="/6H6G87VP">granulated sugar</a>
Instructions
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Directions:
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Into a big enough pot, put 8 cups of water, <a href="/DPSVTKVY">salt,</a> black pepper, and <a href="/8BSVY4LZ">washed </a>lentils. Cover the pot and bring to boil over high <a href="/XZFHRHHF">heat.</a> When it starts to boil, <a href="/B52FHCF2">turn </a>the <a href="/XZFHRHHF">heat </a>to medium, let the pot just partially covered, and cook the lentils for 15 minutes or until <a href="/3L3754DG">tender.</a>
Step 3
While the lentils are cooking, <a href="/8BSVY4LZ">wash </a>the rice well to remove some extra starch and <a href="/NM2HN7TN">soak </a>it in lukewarm water for 15 – 20 minutes.
Step 4
Drain the rice and add it to the pot with the <a href="/3L3754DG">tender </a>lentils. Keep <a href="/DRM2WPZ4">stirring </a>until the water comes to boil again (just to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot). Once the water starts to boil again, cover the pot and cook for 10 minutes. After the timer rings, <a href="/B52FHCF2">turn </a>the <a href="/XZFHRHHF">heat </a>down to low and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from <a href="/XZFHRHHF">heat </a>and let the rice&lentils rest partially covered for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Fluff the rice with a fork and pour over 2 tbsp onion <a href="/KN4DBJTQ">infused </a>olive oil and <a href="/Y6MVNCHX">serve </a>heavily <a href="/R34ZSY3M">topped </a>with golden <a href="/D434P8MH">brown </a>onions with a side of <a href="/W5YYKHT2">salad </a>and plain Greek yogurt.
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Directions for <a href="/R34ZSY3M">topping:</a>
Step 7
Dice the onions and <a href="/NZ2LK8CC">fry </a>them in a <a href="/MYJ2HRB7">skillet </a>with slightly <a href="/XZFHRHHF">heated </a>olive oil over medium <a href="/XZFHRHHF">heat </a>with <a href="/DPSVTKVY">salt </a>and sugar until they are golden <a href="/D434P8MH">brown </a>and delicious.