There are so many ways to prepare a dish. Perhaps there is a longing for spice or perhaps mild. Very often your senses crave what is lacking. It is nudging you to fulfill the void. Often there is a tendency to ignore what is silently calling. Listen to the calling of your senses. It is the window to the imagination; the spirit to the creativity and will seldom disappoint.
Lentils with Rice
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup of dried lentils
- 2 tbs. sun dried tomatoes - diced
- 1/2 large onion - diced
- 4 cloves garlic - chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley - chopped
- 1 long hot pepper - chopped
- 1 1/2 cups water plus tsp. of Vegeta powdered chicken stock
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 tbs. olive oil - plus more for drizzling
- 1 vine ripe tomato - diced
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
Instructions
- Heat a heavy saucepot with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the garlic; sun dried tomatoes, onion, parsley and hot pepper. Sauté until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the ketchup, lentils, salt, water plus the Vegeta and simmer on a low heat, until the lentils are tender and the water is absorbed; approximately 30 minutes. If more water is needed add a quarter of a cup at a time.
- Prepare the rice as directed.
- Plate the lentils with the rice. Garnish with the tomatoes, chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, I love rice and I like lentils...so this looks like a good combination. The texture of the lentels might even satisfy the animal protein that I like with my meals! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
I love using lentils as a filler for meat and serving it over rice is a great idea!!
Choc Chip Uru says
This rice looks so filling and delicious 😀
Fantastic recipe as always!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
tedeternura.com says
UN PLATO MUY NUTRITIVO:)))
Agradable fin de semana CATHERINE
Conxita
Silvia Brisi says
I cook very often lentils with rice and spices and your recipe is really tasty!! I will try it next time!! Kisses!!
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
How pretty. I love lentils, but I would have never thought to add rice. Looks delicious.
Sam
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Catherine, A wonderful and hearty recipe. Love lentils, but never have I had them with rice, only with pasta. What an ideal way to serve them. Your plate looks amazing. Thanks for sharing, Blessings with your family...Dottie 🙂
sandie says
Now that is one of my favorite meals ever!!!!!!!!!!
Comedy Plus says
What a great meatless meal. I love these kinds of meals in the summer.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hug. ♥♥♥
Grandma Kc says
This sounds delicious. I've never tried cooking lentils before but I'm thinking your recipe with the leftover shredded port I have would make a great meal! Maybe some tortillas and guacamole on the side.... Thanks!