Fragrant Red Lentils With Rice Recipe

Name: Fragrant Red Lentils With Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup diced onion; 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups water; 1 1/2 cups dried small red lentils; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine; 3/4 cup chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon seeded minced jalapeno pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 1/2 cups hot cooked brown basmati or brown rice; 5 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried small red lentils
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon seeded minced jalapeno pepper
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 1/2 cups hot cooked brown basmati or brown rice
5 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, and saute 6 minutes or until onion begins to brown. Add the ginger and next 5 ingredients (ginger though bay leaves), and saute for 1 minute. Add 3 cups water, lentils, and salt, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Discard bay leaves.
2
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and jalapeno; saute 5 minutes. Add to the lentil mixture; stir in juice, cilantro, and garam masala.
3
Place 1/2 cup rice into each of 5 shallow bowls; spoon 3/4 cup lentil mixture over rice. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon yogurt.
4
Note: Because jalapeno peppers can vary in heat intensity, you may wish to adjust the amount used based on your own preference for hot and spicy foods.

725

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 cup diced onion, 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Red Lentils With Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fragrant Red Lentils With Rice

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