Vegetarian Lentil Fried Rice
A simple, hearty, and budget-friendly dish combining brown rice, lentils, and vegetables for a comforting meal.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
350
Calories
Macros · per serving
15g protein
60g carbs
8g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 2 cups brown rice
- 1 cup green lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion
- 2 carrot
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook the brown rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- 2
Rinse the lentils under cold water, then add them and 2 cups of water to a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Dice the onion and carrots. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 4
Add the onion and carrots to the pan, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- 5
Push the vegetables to one side of the pan, crack in the eggs, and scramble them until cooked through.
- 6
Add the cooked rice, lentils, and frozen peas to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- 7
Season with soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
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