Description
A warm and nutritious one-pot meal featuring lentils, rice, and vibrant Mediterranean spices, perfect for cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of lentils, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked rice (any variety you prefer)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the drained lentils and cooked rice along with the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to combine and allow it to cook for 5-10 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving. Customize with crushed red pepper flakes or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg