Lentil Rice Curry Recipe

Name: Lentil Rice Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower head (about 1 1/4 pounds); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup green onion, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced; 2 teaspoons curry powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 3 cups water; 14 ounces canned stewed tomatoes, undrained; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup red lentil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 cups cooked basmati rice (preferably Fragrant Basmati Rice With Apple Juice and Ginger #334802)

Servings: persons

1 large cauliflower head (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup green onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
2 teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
3 cups water
14 ounces canned stewed tomatoes, undrained
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup red lentil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups cooked basmati rice (preferably Fragrant Basmati Rice With Apple Juice and Ginger #334802)

1
Trim cauliflower and cut into florets.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat until hot.
4
To saucepan, add green onions, garlic, ginger, curry, cumin and turmeric; cook and stir 5 minutes.
5
Add to pan: water, tomatoes with juice and salt.
6
Bring to a boil over high heat.
7
Meanswhile, rinse lentils under cold running water, picking out and discarding any debris or blemished lentils.
8
Add lentils to saucepan.
9
Reduce heat to low.
10
Cover and simmer 35-40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
11
Add cauliflower florets and lemon juice.
12
Cover and simmer 8-10 minutes more or until cauliflower is tender.
13
Meanwhile, prepare rice (Recipe #334802).
14
Spoon lentil mixture over rice.
15
Garnish, if desired.

904

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large cauliflower head (about 1 1/4 pounds), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup green onion, sliced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Lentil Rice Curry falls under the Vegetarian 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!

Lentil Rice Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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