Description
A delightful dish that combines earthy lentils with fluffy rice, baked with aromatic spices for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium-sized oven-safe skillet or casserole dish, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced carrot to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Sprinkle the cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and salt over the vegetables, stirring to coat them in the spices.
- Add the rinsed red lentils and rice to the pan, stirring to combine with the vegetables and spices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, spreading them evenly throughout the dish.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the rice and lentils are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before removing the lid or foil.
- Using a fork, fluff the casserole and gently mix in the chopped parsley.
- If desired, sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve warm as a main dish or as a hearty side.
Notes
Adjust spices and vegetables according to taste. This casserole is easily customizable to fit various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg