Best Spanish Rice With Lentils Recipes

SPANISH RICE WITH LENTILS

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This is a high-fiber, low-fat meal that's perfect for vegetarians. It's also high in folic acid so it's good if you're pregnant. Oh, and it's pretty tasty too!

Provided by Sackville

Categories Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, broken up
1 (19 ounce) can lentils, drained and rinsed
1 cup long grain rice
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 medium green pepper, diced

Steps:

Use a large saucepan to heat oil over medium heat.
Add garlic and onion and sauté until onion is soft.
Add tomatoes, lentils, rice, water and spices.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add water as needed, if rice starts to dry out.
Add green pepper and simmer uncover for three minutes or until rice is tender.

SPANISH RICE

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There are a lot of Spanish Rice recipes posted here but this one is slightly different and my family's favorite. Adapted from Southern Living.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Long Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Add in the rice and next 7 ingredients.
Cook and stir often until the rice is browned.
Add in the water and tomato sauce; stir to combine.
Bring to a boil; lower heat to medium; cover and cook 25 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.8, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 457.3, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 4.5

MICROWAVE SPANISH RICE AND LENTIL PILAF

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Great side dish that doesn't heat up the kitchen. I start this before I get the rest of supper ready, and often have a few minutes to rest before I call the kids in.

Provided by Anemone

Categories Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (540 g) can lentils
1/2 cup brown rice
1 (540 g) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups stock
1 1/2 teaspoons basil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup cheese (any kind)

Steps:

Combine (drained) lentils, rice, tomatoes, stock, basil, cinnamon and sugar in microwave-safe casserole dish.
Cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) 8-10 minutes. Continue cooking on MED (50%) 40-45 minutes until rice is tender and fluffy.
Let stand covered for 5 minutes, sprinkle with your choice of cheese.

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