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Lentil Rice

Flavorful Lentil Rice: A Healthy Twist on Your Side Dish

Enjoy Lentil Rice, a nutritious and flavorful alternative for your side dishes, perfect for maintaining balanced diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup dried split red lentils soak for quicker cooking
  • 1.5 cups white rice can substitute with brown rice
For the Protein
  • 0.5 cups quinoa toast for best flavor
For Cooking
  • 3 cups water adjust based on cooking method

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Rice cooker
  • Dry Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lentil Rice
  1. Soak lentils in a bowl of water for 1 to 2 hours, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a rice cooker or pot, combine the soaked lentils with white rice and rinse until water runs clear.
  3. Toast quinoa in a dry pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  4. Combine toasted quinoa with lentils and rice in the rice cooker or pot.
  5. Add water and set the cooker or pot appropriately to start cooking.
  6. Bring to a boil if using a pot, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  7. After cooking, let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  8. Fluff with a rice paddle and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, soak lentils and monitor water levels during cooking. Store leftovers in airtight containers.

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