Best Sweet Sour Lentils With Brown Rice Recipes

BROWN RICE AND LENTILS

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Brown rice and lentils is a delicious meal or easy side dish requiring only 5 ingredients and one pot. Healthy whole grains and legumes packed with protein and fiber and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Provided by Shane Martin

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 cup whole grain brown rice (brown basmati rice)
1 cup dried lentils
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
Salt to taste

Steps:

Preheat a medium saucepan or large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are soft and begin to just turn brown.
Add the rice, lentils, water (vegetable broth), and salt and pepper. Increase to medium-high heat. Bring everything to a boil then lower heat, cover, and simmer.
Cook for 45 minutes or until the rice and lentils are tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Keep in mind, depending on your appliance or cookware, the cook time may vary.
Remove from the heat and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Sugar 3.6 g, Sodium 137.7 mg, Fat 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 74.8 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 16.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

SWEET AND SOUR LENTILS OVER BROWN RICE

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Lentils are packed with nutrients, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and folic acid. They are low in calories, fat and cholesterol free, which make them a healthy meal alternative. Serve over rich brown rice and a delicious meal.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories Lentil

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup lentils
2 cups water
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup apple juice or 1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 medium sauteed onion

Steps:

In a large pot combine lentils, water, bouillon cubes, bay and salt.
Bring to a boil and simmer 30 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and cook until lentils are tender.
Remove bay leaves.
Serve over brown rice for a complete, delicious and healthy meal.

SWEET & SOUR LENTILS WITH BROWN RICE

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Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup lentils dry
3 cups water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon tamari
1/2 teaspoon ginger grated
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 onion sliced
2 tablespoons oils
4 celery stalks, sliced, diagonally

Steps:

Bring water to a boil & cook lentils for 25 minutes. Drain & set aside. combine vinegar, honey, tamari, ginger & water. Bring to a boil. mix cornstarch with a little water & add to sauce. Saute onion in oil till soft. Add pieces of celery & cook for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add lentils, mix well. Add sauce, simmer 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

LOVELY LENTILS WITH BROWN RICE

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Make and share this Lovely Lentils With Brown Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories Lentil

Time 25m

Yield 24 cubes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 dash olive oil
1/3 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
1/3 cup short-grain brown rice
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
2 cups water

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until the rice is cooked and carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
Transfer to bowl. Using an immersion blender. Purée to desired consistency, adding more water to thin if necessary.
To store, spoon puréed mixture into 2 ice cube trays and freeze. Once frozen, transfer cubes to a labelled freezer bag or storage container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 9.9, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 1.1