Rice with lentils and vegetables

Name: Rice with lentils and vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 g long-grain rice; 150 g lentils; 1 pcs onion; 2 pcs garlic; 300 g tomatoes; 1 pcs green bell pepper; 600 ml water; 1 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A vegetarian dish made of rice, lentils, and vegetables, prepared with added spices.

Total: 40 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 413
Protein: 18 g
Fat: 5 g
Carbs: 77 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

long-grain rice200 g
lentils150 g
onion1 pcs
garlic2 pcs
tomatoes300 g
green bell pepper1 pcs
water600 ml
paprika1 tsp
ground cumin0.5 tsp
chili powder0.5 tsp
red pepper flakes0.25 tsp
saltto taste
black pepperto taste

Method

6 steps

Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
Add chopped tomatoes, rinsed lentils, rice, water, and spices.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.
If the rice becomes too dry, add a little water.
Add chopped bell pepper and cook uncovered for another three minutes or until the rice is done.