Spanish Rice with Lentils

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 204.3
  • Total Fat: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 335.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.3 g
  • Protein: 9.8 g

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Number of Servings: 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

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.