BROWN RICE SPLIT PEA-LAF

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From PETA's The Compassionate Cook. Simple, cheap and yummy. Can be a side or main with a pile o' veggies. I personally subbed the oil with some oil spray to cut down on fat and calories.

Provided by VegSocialWorker

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups brown rice, rinsed
3 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup split peas
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper, taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and saute the onion until golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic ands rice and stir until coated with oil.
  • Stir in the broth, lemon juice, split peas, cinnamon, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a simmer. Cover and cook 45-50 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice and peas are tender.
  • Let stand, covered 10 minutes, then serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.6, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 8.3, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 9.3

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