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
- 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.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
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Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
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!
Comedy Plus says
What a great meatless meal. I love these kinds of meals in the summer.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hug. ♥♥♥
sandie says
Now that is one of my favorite meals ever!!!!!!!!!!
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 🙂
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
How pretty. I love lentils, but I would have never thought to add rice. Looks delicious.
Sam
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!!
tedeternura.com says
UN PLATO MUY NUTRITIVO:)))
Agradable fin de semana CATHERINE
Conxita
Choc Chip Uru says
This rice looks so filling and delicious 😀
Fantastic recipe as always!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
I love using lentils as a filler for meat and serving it over rice is a great idea!!
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
Miz Helen says
Your Lentils with Rice looks like a very comforting dish that we would really enjoy! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
gloria says
I love lentils and this look delicious Catherine.
Have a wonderful weekend Catherine
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Yum, I love lentils! This sounds really hearty! Pinning!
Rose says
I love lentils and eat them often. I eat a lot of meatless dishes. Thanks for the great recipe. Hugs, Rose
Chiara says
this look delicious Catherine, I love lentils! Blesings my dear,xoxo
claudia lamascolo says
very cool new site congratulations on making this big move... I am not so brave hugs and much luck to you.. I have to book mark this one love this lentil recipe!
Monu says
One of my fav combo ever yummy
Diane Balch says
Always looking for new ways to cook lentils. My family loves them. Pinned.