Lentils with Tomatoes and Rice

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• IAMFREETORUN
  
  
  Very Good
  

  6 of 8 people found this review helpful
  Just made a pot of this and loved it. I had to sub powders for garlic and ginger, omitted the onion, used brown rice, and it turned out delicious! Those who said it wasn't salty enough maybe need to cut back? I eat very little salt and this tasted great to me. Great high fibre side for meat dishes! - 7/1/09
  
  
• IMAPARROTHEAD
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I really loved this and love it's versatility. I tried the garam masala and loved it, but would try curry too. Will also try adding some cooked chicken to simmer in the spices and tomato. Looking forward to trying lots of variations. I also add spinach for an added boost! - 1/16/09
  
  
• LHEDGES16
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Very Good. I added some carrots to create more color to it. My daugther who is vegetarian liked it too. - 1/28/08
  
  
• JEDA222
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  deeeelish.... reminded me a bit of Spanish rice, but healthier. I used fresh diced tomato which turned out really well. I will definitely make this one again! - 9/7/08
  
  
• KASRAV8468
  
  
  
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I come from India. And this is almost a staple diet for some of us. Love it. Thanks Paula for sharing. One option is to pressure cook the lentils - with a ratio of 1:1 Lentils 1 Water 1. You can try this with Kidney Beans as well - dont know how it will affec the calories though :-) - 3/27/08
  
  
• STACEYSTAR
  
  
  
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  cumin and cinnamon make a really yummy flavour. - 3/27/08
  
  
• LACY_SASHA
  
  
  
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  THis was flavorless until I added some vegetabel bullion. Then it was OK; however; it improved with age. So I would make it again with a few adjustments to the recipe and would wait at least 24 hours before I ate it. - 3/9/08
  
  
• JARAD5
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Very good!! I used the spiced red pepper canned tomatoes for a little extra kick, also added some finely chopped turkey sausage for my meat eaters. Definitely adding this one to my meal plan. - 7/19/10
  
  
• BKP4166
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I would love to make this, but would prefer to use brown rice. I see several comments saying it needed more flavor,so I would add more seasonings..not salt. - 3/27/08
  
  
• DAISYMAE101
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I used the brown rice and this is a very delicious meal. We had it for lunch. Also added the lemon zest - yummy! - 3/27/08
  
  
• GODWITHINME
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I loved it! Added scallions on top for a littl emore zest. Definitely, a keeper. - 1/22/08
  
  
• BEACHY_KEEN
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Yum! I used vegetable bullion when I was cooking my lentils, an didn't have canned tomatoes, but it was great anyway! I used brown jasmine rice instead of white rice. - 11/26/07
  
  
• KMKETCHELBAIN
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This is delicious. I added 1 tsp of garlic salt and only cooked for 15 minutes. Very satisfying! - 9/13/07
  
  
• LECHARJT
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Where's the salt? This was tasteless. When I added quite a bit of salt to the finished product, it wasn't half bad. I'll probably make again adding a tsp of salt. (admittedly I used fresh tomatoes. Does that make a difference?) - 8/4/07
  
  
• THECITYMOUSE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I made this but substituted brown rice for the white rice....everybody LOVED it in my household! - 6/28/07
  
  
• SODAPOPPY
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Amazing! I loved this meal. It was satisfying and healthy and tasty too! Wow. - 6/25/07
  
  
• NLASHRA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  tried it.. is a life saver.. esp if u a vegetarian - 5/9/07
  
  
• BUBAJAR
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  this is an excellent dish and I have used it several times - 4/20/07
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  Can use so many things to add to the taste - 12/17/19
  
  
• SKRIABIN
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Tasted awesome and my guest was impressed. Thank you for sharing the recipe. - 3/8/15
  
  
• ADLMTL
  
  
  Very Good
  
  For accurate calorie count, it seems one must use 1 cup pre-COOKED rice, or much less uncooked rice. Made with 1 cup UNCOOKED rice, the calories/1 serving is about twice as much as listed. 1 cup uncooked rice=675 cal, so each serving would have 110 cal just from the rice, +more from the lentils,etc - 6/27/13
  
  
• HFEATHERINA
  
  
  Very Good
  
  added a little fresh ginger. was quite satisfying. - 1/30/13
  
  
• CD13020637
  
  
  Very Good
  
  very, very good. You could also add some chicken or apple sausage. - 11/4/12
  
  
• LOVETOLAUGH56
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I used dried onion, garlic, ginger and cilantro. I also used brown rice instead of white. But I think it tastes really good - 7/17/12
  
  
• CD12576198
  
  
  
  
  Would you consider this a meal or a side dish? could probably be both right? - 6/17/12
  
  
• SAFFSTAR
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Had this for dinner tonight. I made a few changes, based on the ingredients I had. Instead of canned tomatoes I used 1lb fresh, instead of rice I used a can of brown chickpeas and the only lentils I had were red, which go mushy when cooked. I ended up with a lovely thick almost-soup - delicious!!! - 3/27/12
  
  
• SCULLERYMAID
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I don't usually add salt to my foods but I found this very bland without the salt. With 1 tsp of salt it's delicious. - 2/5/12
  
  
• LEESBURGTENNIS
  
  
  Good
  
  Simple & yummy. Tastes like it has loads more calories. I added a pinch of cayenne & cinnamon, a shreaded carrot & a few raisens.
  - 1/14/12
  
  
• RABBITOLM
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This was tasty, but I would probably add more garlic and ginger next time, and definitely add a pinch of salt as I was using fresh tomatoes and not canned. - 9/26/11
  
  
• JBMT08
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This is very flavorful, and I will look forward to lunch this week! i used a bit more lentils, as well as some fresh diced tomatoes (along with the canned tomatoes with seasoning) and used a chicken boullion for extra flavor. I used onion powder with fresh garlic. - 8/15/11
  
  
• CJANNESS
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Great! Easy and fast and made the whole house smell good! I used fresh tomato's and threw in my own spices and seasonings - 6/7/11
  
  
• LTD2LYK
  
  
  
  
  love this! i will cook this on my day off pretty soon! - 6/4/11
  
  
• JUDAHSMOMMY1
  
  
  Good
  
  I made this last night and it was good but not great. I agree that there wasn't enough flavor. It needed a lot more garlic and if I make it again I will probably add more ginger as well. - 4/8/11
  
  
• BILLIE2709
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I already had the lentils cooking & was looking for inspiration when I came across this recipe. Added the tomatoes & brown rice & hey ho what a great combination & great taste. - 2/24/11
  
  
• LITTLEGUYSMOM1
  
  
  
  
  Love it!! We keep this recipe in our regular monthly menu. Delish! - 1/2/11
  
  
• STACEED1975
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was very delicious!! My whole family liked it! I see where others might think that it needs more salt, but I thought thatit was just right! I used brown rice instead of white rice. Also, it was very fast and easy to make!! Great dish for a last needed meal! - 9/22/10
  
  
• MAILLOTJAUNE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I loved this recipe. I had no salt issues with this. I even used "no salt added" tomatoes and still thought it was terrific. Will definitely make this again. - 9/15/10
  
  
• SROUS1340
  
  
  
  
  trying this tonite
  - 8/31/10
  
  
• MCSB406
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Great low salt recipe! I used "no salt added" tomatoes and realized halfway through eating it that I forgot to add the lemon! Definitely made a difference. I omitted the cilantro though. Lentils were a little under cooked for my taste, so I would have simmered another 3-4 minutes. Rice was perfect. - 8/17/10
  
  
• KMHINMAN
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Awesome recipe! Lentils and rice need way more cooking then the recipe called for but then again I live in Denver so maybe it's altitude. We added some celery too just for crunch which was great. Will totally make this again! - 8/6/10
  
  
• TIMITARH
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  By far, the best lentil recipe I have ever tasted. Very good, and for sure a keeper! - 5/20/10
  
  
• ISHIIGIRL
  
  
  
  
  Dinner tonight very good thanks - 3/9/10
  
  
• POLISHLOVER
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very tasty! - 3/6/10
  
  
• BECCALOUISE2
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very good. I like more kick w/the cumin and curry powder, but my husband and kids are new to this kind of food, so was the perfect recipe for them. Filling and great on a cold night!! - 1/19/10
  
  
• SEMUSPARK
  
  
  
  
  This is definitely a staple for me! Love the addition of curry powder and cumin. I usually add spinach, onions, carrots, and sweet potatoes to this as well. Instead of mixing in brown rice, I put this on top of the rice. Yum-o! - 12/23/09
  
  
• DEZVALLEY
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  can't wait to try it. we eat lentils frequently. - 5/9/09
  
  
• CAZEDA
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Really Tasty! I'll make it again. - 1/12/09
  
  
• CD1752179
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is a favourite. Easy and quick to cook and delicious. Instead of curry powder I use curry paste and it's tasty. Brown rice is a nice alternative too. - 1/8/09
  
  
• JDKTIGGER
  
  
  
  
  I can't wait to make this tonight, I love that I have everything in my pantry so I don't even need to stop at the store! - 1/8/09
  
  
• SHERALYNNNE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I loved this! I made it for myself and my 10 y/o son (a very picky eater). He has a tendency to add ketchup to everything, so I added ketchup to add some flavor for him, it turned out really good! Leftovers were great the next day for lunch at work, I will definitely make this again. Thanks! - 12/16/08
  
  
• ELLENMAR
  
  
  
  
  This is great! I replaced white rice for wild rice. - 5/20/08
  
  
• BEGINAT36
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Yummy! Added 3 times more garlic than the recipe called for and used a combination of garam masala and turmeric (didn't have curry powder on hand). Will try with brown rice next time. - 4/15/08
  
  
• MICHAELP6
  
  
  Good
  
  made it with brown rice, good - 4/12/08
  
  
• CHATERJOY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  MMMMMMMMMM...Loved this! I did use brown rice but everything else I kept the same. - 4/6/08
  
  
• IRISHEYES17
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I added some cumin, garam masala, salt, turmeric, and a little more curry powder. Also substituted brown rice for white. Excellent and filling meal! - 4/6/08
  
  
• LAUME78
  
  
  Good
  
  This was pretty good, though I'm a person who enjoys more kick in her curry. I put in some cumin, about three times the garlic, some salt and a bit more curry powder. After that, it was hard to stop eating this. - 4/2/08
  
  
• RKVIST
  
  
  O.K.
  
  We made this tonight and I just didn't think it had much flavor. It looked delicious, but needed some oomph. - 4/1/08
  
  
• KJDARG
  
  
  Very Good
  
  We like spicy food so I used tomatoes with green chilies. It was just right for us. I also used brown rice. - 3/30/08
  
  
• BRENDAF1
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Really easy and delicious! I added carrots too - and added a bit of scallions when serving. This was great!! - 3/30/08
  
  
• LYNNES6
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great for even meat lovers. Easy, quick to make. Added 1 tsp salt. Not a curry and ginger fan, so added only 1 tsp of each. Lemon juice makes it. Served with a dollop of light sour cream and cornbread. DH had seconds. - 3/27/08
  
  
• DREALEE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I replaced the white rice with brown and the cilantro with parsley. Also realized mid-recipe I didn't have any curry! But still delicious. Added a pinch of salt & pepper & dash of Frank's Red Hot to my bowl for more flavor. YUM!! My very picky 8 year old even liked it - without the Red Hot. - 3/27/08
  
  
• RUTHS_FAITH
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is wonderful! We love curry. I used no salt added tomatoes and brown rice. This summer I'll use garden tomatoes. Yummy! - 3/27/08
  
  
• JUDIBOOTIE
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Sounds great. I will definitely make this next week. - 3/27/08
  
  
• NEW0817
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  sounds great - 3/27/08
  
  
• CALIDREAMER76
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I'm going to save this , and maybe make it over the weekend! Would have liked it for Lent. I will probably use brown rice and maybe diced tomatoes w/ seasoning added. - 3/27/08
  
  
• POLSKARENIA
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This sounds yummy - I love lentils and would also use brown rice as it's nutty in flavour - I will make this next week for myself - 3/27/08
  
  
• PEARLKAD
  
  
  
  
  I make this regularly for my family. Everybody is satisfied. - 3/27/08
  
  
• TEESNUM
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Sounds tasty but not flavorful will have to add something for flavor - 3/27/08
  
  
• JIBBIE49
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Sounds good. - 3/27/08
  
  
• CORI-ROSE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  really good! - 3/27/08
  
  
• MAGIK0731
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I will make this but I'll substitute the white rice for brown rice and maybe even had some tofu for protein. - 3/27/08
  
  
• WANNABLEAN1
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Haven't tried it yet but it sounds like a good dish for me - low fat, low cholesteral. I like the idea of fresh lemon and will probably add the zest as well. - 3/27/08
  
  
• VMSGR110
  
  
  
  
  very tasty - 3/27/08
  
  
• NEWMOTIVATION
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This sounds great! Can't wait to make it! - 3/27/08
  
  
• GALE24
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I saved this recipe & will definitely make it soon. - 3/27/08
  
  
• KOKOPELLI34
  
  
  
  
  Great vegetarian dish. Add fresh veggies for a more satisfying supper! - 3/27/08
  
  
• SUKI103
  
  
  
  
  Looks great. I'm going to make it this weekend. - 3/27/08
  
  
• HPCASEY
  
  
  
  
  Add whole grain brown rice to make this an even healthier dish! Sounds yummy! - 3/27/08
  
  
• ZBETASMOM
  
  
  
  
  Easy and good!! - 3/27/08
  
  
• *~MINDY~*
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Doesn't sound very filling for a soup. Needs some protein I would add chicken or beef if I chose to make this. - 3/27/08
  
  
• ISABELLABEST
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  what a great combo of things to put in a pot.
  Braggs aminos would make this taste great - 3/27/08
  
  
• RAYMORFORD
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Add stewed Tomatoes for more flavor. - 3/27/08
  
  
• RABBITAQUI
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  ??? - 3/27/08
  
  
• PTPHELAN
  
  
  O.K.
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I used brown rice instead of the white. Neither my husband or I cared for this. We felt it had too much curry and definetly needed some salt. - 11/24/07