Spanish Rice with Lentils

Name: Spanish Rice with Lentils Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp oil; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 medium chopped onion; 1 - 28 oz can diced tomatoes; 1 - 19 oz can lentils rinsed & drained; 1 cup quick cooking brown rice; 1 cup water; 1/2 tsp each: paprika cumin chili powder chili flakes; 1 diced green pepper

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 25

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 Tbsp oil2 cloves minced garlic1 medium chopped onion1 - 28 oz can diced tomatoes1 - 19 oz can lentils, rinsed & drained1 cup quick cooking brown rice1 cup water1/2 tsp each: paprika, cumin, chili powder, chili flakes1 diced green pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat, add garlic & onion, saute for 3 - 5 minutes until onion is softened
2. Add tomatoes, lentils, rice, water, paprika, cumin, chilipowder, & chili flakes. Bring to boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes
3. Add green pepper, simmer uncovered for a few more minutes or until rice is tender

Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TIMTOO.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

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