Lentil And Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Lentil And Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons; 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/4 cups dry green lentils; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, plus 2 cups; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1/2 cup pitted sliced kalamata olive; 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leave; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons
1 carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups dry green lentils
2 1/2 cups chicken broth, plus 2 cups
1 bay leaf
1 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 cup pitted sliced kalamata olive
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leave
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan. Add the carrot, onion, and garlic and saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Stir in the lentils.
3
Add 2 1/2 cups of broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Decrease the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer gently until the lentils are just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Transfer the lentils to a large bowl.
4
Meanwhile, bring the remaining 2 cups broth and bay leaf to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the rice and return the broth to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently over low heat until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes (do not stir the rice as it cooks).
5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Fluff the rice with a large fork. Transfer to the bowl with the lentils.
6
Add the olives, parsley, thyme, and lemon peel. Toss the rice mixture with the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to coat.
7
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
8
Serve warm or at room temperature.

623

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons, 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Lentil And Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lentil And Rice Salad

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