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Recipe of Lentils with rice

Recipe of Lentils with rice

Here at VidaRecipes we will teach you how to prepare lentils with rice. The famous homemade lentils, a typical dish in various parts of Latin America, are very nutritious since they have plenty of proteins. The essential vegetables on the weekly menu are always with us. In addition to being delicious, they are economical, yielding and very easy and quick to cook

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Recipe Summary

Preparation 50 min
Cooking 30 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
6 Servings
50 min Preparation
30 min Cooking
Easy
Legumes

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups lentils (soaked overnight)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Onion in Brunoise
  • 1/2 bell pepper in brunoise
  • 1 striped carrot
  • 1 Teaspoonful of colored chili pepper
  • 1/2 cup rice
  • Parsley in chiffonade

Join me and let's see how to make Lentils with rice

Instructions:

    Step 1
  • Wash and drain the lentils that have been pre-soaked and cook them in a pot with 5 cups of hot water.
  • Step 2
  • Separately, heat a pan with a tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onion until it softens slightly. Season with red pepper and salt and pepper. Add paprika and diced carrots. Cook for a few minutes over medium heat, stirring from time to time.
  • Step 3
  • Combine both preparations and add the rice, cook again over medium heat for about 20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked, adjust the flavors if necessary. Once ready, remove from the heat and serve immediately sprinkled with finely chopped parsley.

Tips for this recipe

Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Lentils with rice and get the best results.

  • Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
  • Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
  • Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning

Variations of this recipe

Try these delicious variations of Lentils with rice to give a different touch to your preparation.

  • Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
  • Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
  • Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables

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