Israeli Rice And Lentil Stew With Cumin And Garlic

Name: Israeli Rice And Lentil Stew With Cumin And Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils; 2 cups water or 2 cups vegetable broth; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice; salt; freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Sort the lentils carefully, discarding any stones.
2
Rinse lentils, then combine with the water in a large saucepan.
3
Bring to a boil, cover and cook over medium heat about 20 minutes or until the lentils are just tender.
4
Drain the liquid into a measuring cup, leaving the lentils in the pan and add enough water to make 3 cups.
5
In a heavy skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
6
Add the onions and saute, stirring occasionally, until they are well browned, about 15 minutes.
7
Add the garlic and cumin and saute 30 seconds; reserve.
8
Add reserved lentil cooking liquid to pan of lentils and bring to a boil.
9
Add salt and rice and return to a boil.
10
Add the onion mixture.
11
Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, without stirring, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
12
Fluff gently with a fork.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper and lightly stir in parsley if desired.
14
Serve hot.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils, 2 cups water or 2 cups vegetable broth, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 large onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Israeli Rice And Lentil Stew With Cumin And Garlic falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!