Ginger Garlic Fried Rice with Lentils
A quick and budget-friendly ginger garlic fried rice paired with protein-packed lentils for a satisfying and hearty meal.
5 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
4
Serves
400
Calories
Macros · per serving
15g protein
75g carbs
6g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 2 cups white rice
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 2 carrot
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cups water
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
- 1 stock cube
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice and lentils separately under cold water.
- 2
In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil with a pinch of salt, then add rice. Cover and reduce heat to low, simmering for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- 3
In another pot, add the lentils and 1 cup of water with a stock cube. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cooking for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain excess liquid.
- 4
While lentils and rice cook, finely chop the onion, carrots, garlic, and ginger.
- 5
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, sautéing until fragrant and the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 6
Add chopped carrots and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 7
Add cooked rice and lentils to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- 8
Mix in frozen peas, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper, cooking until the peas are heated through, about 3 minutes.
- 9
Serve hot.
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