Hearty Lentil and Rice Stew
A comforting and filling lentil and rice stew with carrots and onions, perfectly seasoned for a budget-friendly meal.
10 min
Prep
35 min
Cook
4
Serves
380
Calories
Macros · per serving
15g protein
65g carbs
6g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 2 carrot
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5 cups water
- 1 stock cube
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the white rice and lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 2
Peel and dice the carrots and the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the diced carrots to the pot and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Add the rinsed lentils, rice, water, and stock cube to the pot. Stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice and lentils are tender.
- 7
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
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