Description
A hearty one-pot vegetarian meal featuring lentils and rice, infused with Mediterranean spices and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Lentils
- 1 cup Rice
- 1 Onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the onions until they become translucent and golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, cumin, and paprika, and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine the rinsed lentils and rice with the spices and onions in the pot.
- Incorporate the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Simmer on low heat, covered, for about 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs and adjusting spices to your liking. Let the dish rest before serving to enhance its flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg