lentils and rice
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 104.1
- Total Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 1.3 mg
- Sodium: 842.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 13.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
- Protein: 8.7 g
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Introduction
Low fat, good carbs, protien, affordable. Use vegetable broth for vegans, good meat substitute for tacos and burritos, or add more broth for a comforting satisfying soup. Low fat, good carbs, protien, affordable. Use vegetable broth for vegans, good meat substitute for tacos and burritos, or add more broth for a comforting satisfying soup.Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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3/4 cup each of brown rice and dried lentils
1/4 c. chopped onion, chopped
1 small carrot chopped
1 small stalk celery chopped
3 cups broth (I use chicken, can use beef or vegetable as well)
2 T - 1/4 cup salsa ( or use tomatoe sauce or canned tomatoes if prefered)
salt, pepper to taste
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cumin
dash of cayenne pepper (to taste) if desired
Directions
rinse lentils and brown rice in a strainer, add all ingredients to pan, bring to boil, reduce heat, let simmer 45 mins to 1 hour. Stir once in a while. (Or you can bake in 350 degree oven for 45 mins to 1 hour to avoid scorching pan) unitl liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
top with additional salsa if desired. serve as main dish with salad, or roll up in tortillas with cheese and lettuce.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANEWONE.
top with additional salsa if desired. serve as main dish with salad, or roll up in tortillas with cheese and lettuce.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANEWONE.
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