Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed and sorted
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
- Add cumin, turmeric, and black pepper and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in lentils, rice, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until lentils are tender and rice is cooked through.
- Season with salt to taste.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250 per serving
- Protein: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Fat: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful
- Aromatic with a blend of spices
- Healthy and nutritious
- Versatile and can be served as a main course or side dish
User Comments:
- "This dish was absolutely delicious! The lentils were tender and the rice was cooked perfectly. The spices added a nice depth of flavor."
- "I love the combination of lentils and rice. It's a hearty and filling meal."
- "This recipe is easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time. I will definitely be making it again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have vegetable broth, you can use water instead. Just add an extra teaspoon of salt.
- Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, for extra flavor.
- Serve with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream for a creamy finish.
