Lentils, Rice And Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Lentils, Rice And Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup lentils; 1/2 cup rice; 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion thinly sliced; 1 onion medium, finely chopped; 4 garlic lrg clv; black pepper Several good grinds of; 1 bunch fresh mint leaves; 2 cups canned chickpeas; 1 handful flat leaf parsley leaves finely chopped Plain yogurt, for garnish

Servings: persons

3/4 cup lentils
1/2 cup rice
2 cups water
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion thinly sliced
1 onion medium, finely chopped
4 garlic lrg clv
black pepper Several good grinds of
1 bunch fresh mint leaves
2 cups canned chickpeas
1 handful flat leaf parsley leaves finely chopped Plain yogurt, for garnish

1
Combine the lentils, rice, and water. Bring to a simmer; then cover and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered.
2
Heat oil in a medium saucepan and saute the sliced onion over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden brown. Remove the onion from the pot, saving as much oil as possible. Set the onions aside.
3
In the same saucepan, saute the chopped onion and the garlic in the remaining oil, stirring, until the onion wilts and just begins to turn golden. Stir in the cumin.
4
Add the tomato sauce, salt, pepper; mint, and chickpeas, then add the reserved lentils and rice. Mix well, then cook, stirring occasionally, over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the parsley.
5
Serve hot, garnished with the reserved caramelized onions, and pass the yogurt.

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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: 3/4 cup lentils, 1/2 cup rice, 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Lentils, Rice And Chickpeas 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.

Lentils, Rice And Chickpeas

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