Description
A cozy and flavorful one-pot dish that combines lentils, rice, and warm Mediterranean spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of lentils, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked rice (any variety)
- 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
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the lentils, cooked rice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir well.
- Cook everything together for 5-10 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Customize with additional vegetables, spices, or cheese as desired. Meal prep friendly; store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg