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Lentil Rice

Lentil Rice: A Flavorful Boost to Your Healthy Meals

Lentil Rice is a nutritious high-protein alternative to traditional rice, perfect for healthy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Dried Split Red Lentils Soak for 1-2 hours
  • 1 cup White Rice Rinse until water runs clear
  • 1/2 cup Quinoa Toast before adding
  • 3 cups Water Adjust based on cooking method
Optional Flavor Boost
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Enhances flavor
  • to taste Salt Season to taste
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Herbs Cilantro or parsley
  • 1 whole Lemon Wedges Squeeze for added flavor

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lentil Rice
  1. Begin by soaking your dried split red lentils in a bowl of water for 1–2 hours.
  2. While the lentils soak, rinse your white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  3. In a dry skillet over medium-high heat, add your quinoa and toast it for about 5 minutes.
  4. In a large rice cooker or pot, combine the soaked lentils, drained rice, and toasted quinoa.
  5. Add the water: if using a rice cooker, fill to the '3' line; otherwise measure 3 cups.
  6. Start cooking according to your device’s instructions, or bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Once cooking is complete, let the lentil rice rest covered for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Gently fluff the lentil rice with a rice paddle and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 240mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store cooked lentil rice in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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