Bittman Lentils and Brown Rice with Pork
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped1 large carrot, chopped4 ounces bacon or sausage, chopped, optional1 tablespoon minced garlicSalt and freshly ground black pepper2 cups lentils, rinsed and picked over1 cup long-grain brown rice3 or 4 bay leavesChopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
Put the oil in a large, deep saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the onion, celery, carrot, and meat if you're using it and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to become tender and the meat begins to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and some salt and pepper and cook for another minute or 2.
Add the lentils, rice, bay leaves, and 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the liquid bubbles gently and cover.
Check the rice and lentils after 30 minutes. If both are tender and the liquid is absorbed, the dish is ready. If either is not tender, add enough more liquid to keep the bottom of the pot moist, cover, and cook for a few more minutes. If the rice and lentils are soft and there is much liquid remaining (which is unlikely), raise the heat a bit and cook, uncovered, stirring once or twice until it evaporates. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve, garnished with parsley.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CYBERHIKER.
Add the lentils, rice, bay leaves, and 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the liquid bubbles gently and cover.
Check the rice and lentils after 30 minutes. If both are tender and the liquid is absorbed, the dish is ready. If either is not tender, add enough more liquid to keep the bottom of the pot moist, cover, and cook for a few more minutes. If the rice and lentils are soft and there is much liquid remaining (which is unlikely), raise the heat a bit and cook, uncovered, stirring once or twice until it evaporates. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve, garnished with parsley.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CYBERHIKER.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 414.7
- Total Fat: 21.8 g
- Cholesterol: 24.0 mg
- Sodium: 484.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 36.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.0 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
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