Hearty Lentil and Rice Skillet
A filling and comforting one-pan meal combining white rice and lentils with warming spices, perfect for a budget-friendly dinner.
5 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
4
Serves
350
Calories
Macros · per serving
12g protein
65g carbs
6g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup dry lentils
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils in cold water and set aside.
- 2
Finely chop the onion and garlic, and dice the carrot.
- 3
In a large skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the diced carrot, cumin, and paprika, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 6
Add the rinsed lentils, white rice, canned diced tomatoes, and water.
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice and lentils are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 9
Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
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