Lentils with Rice and Carrots
ekilu Team
ingredients
8
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30'
2 servings
Fresh ingredients
carrot
3 units
onion
1 unit
garlic
1 clove
Pantry ingredients
rice
1 cup
olive oil
2 tbsp
salt
2 pinches
balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp
canned lentil
5 oz
Instructions
1
Fill a pan with water and bring to a boil. Then add a pinch of salt and the rice. Cook the rice for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
2
While the rice is cooking, mince the garlic and onion. Peel and cut the carrots into small dice.
3
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the garlic, onion, and carrots. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring often.
4
When the garlic, onion and carrots are cooked, add another pinch of salt, and the vinegar.
5
Add the cooked rice to the skillet together with the washed and well-drained lentils. Stir well to mix the flavors. Cook for several more minutes, stirring often. Your meal is now ready.
Tips & Tricks
You can amp up the fiber content of this dish by using brown rice. Just remember it will need more time to cook (about 30 minutes).
If you want even more flavor, use basmati rice.
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