Best Lentil Rice Medley Recipes

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EASY ONE POT LENTILS AND RICE



Easy One Pot Lentils and Rice image

I made this for dinner tonight, and the whole family loved it. I make lentils and rice quite often in a million and one different ways, and never with a recipe, but decided to post this one for safe keeping so that I can make it this way again. I served this as a rice ring (with easy glazed carrots and raisins in the middle). I had no onions on hand, but this would be excellent with carmelized onions on top. You may need to use a little more or less water depending on the age of your lentils. I used 6 1/2 cups, and it was perfect. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!

Provided by cicict1976

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dry green lentils
6 1/2 cups water
4 -5 garlic cloves
1 -2 bay leaf
1/2 tablespoon cumin seed
1 pinch cinnamon
2 cups basmati rice
1/2-1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Cover the lentils with the water.
  • Peel and crush the garlic cloves lightly with the back of a knife. Leave the cloves whole, so that they flavor the dish but can be removed if desired. (I leave them out of the kids' portions, and give them to my DH and myself).
  • Add garlic to the pot, along with the bay leaves, cumin seeds and cinnamon. (DO NOT add salt at this point, as lentils will not cook properly).
  • Bring to a boil. Cook at a boil until the lentils are just tender. This should take about 25 minutes, but may take longer dependig on the age of your lentils.
  • Add the rice, salt and olive oil, and bring back to a boil.
  • Stir, cover pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Check to make sure the rice is done, adjust seasonings, and serve. If there is still too much liquid in the pan, just let it sit uncovered for a few minutes.
  • Enjoy!

RICE MEDLEY



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In this easy recipe, ordinary rice is dressed up with peas, shredded carrot and seasonings. This fresh-tasting and colorful side dish goes great with a variety of meaty main courses.-Doyle Rounds, Bridgewater, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2-1/4 cups water
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 carrot, shredded
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free herb seasoning
1 teaspoon low-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; add lemon juice. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts :

MUJADRAH - LENTILS AND RICE



Mujadrah - Lentils and Rice image

Make and share this Mujadrah - Lentils and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Athena484

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h2m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup lentils
1 cup brown rice
4 -5 small onions, sliced thin
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 -4 cups water or 3 -4 cups low or no sodium stock
lemon juice
garlic (powder or finely chopped)
cumin
pepper
cayenne
salt

Steps:

  • Sauté lentils briefly.
  • Cover with 3 cups water/stock.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes while sautéing onions (and garlic if using cloves) till transparent or a little brown.
  • Add rice to onions and sauté for a moment.
  • Transfer onions and rice to lentils and add water to cover.
  • Add lemon juice, spices to taste, stir.
  • Bring to simmer, cover, let cook approximately 40--45 minutes (will take less time if using white rice) stirring occasionally.
  • Add more lemon juice, spices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.5

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