Brown Rice and Lentil Veggie Stir-Fry
A budget-friendly, hearty, and savory stir-fry featuring brown rice, lentils, and a mix of vegetables seasoned with pantry spices.
10 min
Prep
35 min
Cook
4
Serves
390
Calories
Macros · per serving
14g protein
70g carbs
5g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 2 cups brown rice
- 1 cup dry green lentils
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the brown rice and lentils with cold water.
- 2
In a medium pot, combine rice, lentils, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes until tender.
- 3
Meanwhile, dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- 4
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- 5
Add frozen mixed vegetables to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- 6
Add cooked rice and lentils to the vegetable mixture, stirring to combine.
- 7
Season the stir-fry with soy sauce, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes while stirring regularly.
- 8
Serve warm and enjoy.
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