Brown Rice and Lentil Skillet
A hearty and budget-friendly brown rice and lentil skillet meal that's perfect for a quick and comforting dinner.
5 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
4
Serves
330
Calories
Macros · per serving
12g protein
60g carbs
5g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup green lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the brown rice and lentils under cold water.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Chop the onion and carrot, then add them to the skillet.
- 4
Sauté the onion and carrot for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- 5
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add the rinsed brown rice and lentils, canned diced tomatoes with their juice, and water to the skillet.
- 7
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice and lentils are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 9
Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking.
- 10
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed, then serve warm.
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