Green Lentil and Vegetable Stir-Fried Rice
A quick and hearty vegan stir-fried rice featuring protein-rich green lentils and colorful vegetables for a satisfying meal.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
480
Calories
Macros · per serving
14g protein
90g carbs
5g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1 cup green lentils
- 2 cups white rice
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ground black pepper — to taste
- salt — to taste
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the green lentils under cold water and drain.
- 2
In a medium pot, combine the lentils with 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- 3
While the lentils are cooking, cook the white rice according to package instructions.
- 4
Chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- 5
In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- 6
Add the cooked rice, cooked lentils, and frozen mixed vegetables to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- 7
Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture, and season with ground black pepper and salt to taste. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until the vegetables are heated through and everything is well combined.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with additional soy sauce if desired.
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