Middle Eastern Rice And Lentils Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Rice And Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth (or 3 1/2 cups water plus 1 tsp. salt I usually add veg. cube); 3/4 cup uncooked white rice; 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed and picked over; 1 cup diced peeled baking potato; 3/4 cup diced peeled carrot; 1/2 cup raisins; 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 3/4 cup frozen green pea

Servings: persons

3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 1/2 cups chicken broth (or 3 1/2 cups water plus 1 tsp. salt I usually add veg. cube)
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed and picked over
1 cup diced peeled baking potato
3/4 cup diced peeled carrot
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup frozen green pea

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In a 3-quart saucepan, cook onion in oil till crisp-tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
2
Add broth, rice, lentils, potato, carrot, raisins, and seasonings.
3
Cook until rice and lentils are almost tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Stir in the bell pepper and peas.
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Cover and cook about 5-10 minutes more, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice and lentils are tender.
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Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
7
I sometimes use this rice to make stuffed peppers.
8
I put rice in peppers and pour canned spaghetti sauce (I usually add about 1/8 cup water to this) over, cover and bake about 45 to 60 minutes.
9
I also use leftover rice to make veggie burgers.
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Enjoy!
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For Vegetarian/Vegan do not use chicken broth.

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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: 3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 3 1/2 cups chicken broth (or 3 1/2 cups water plus 1 tsp. salt I usually add veg. cube), 3/4 cup uncooked white rice, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Rice And Lentils 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!

Middle Eastern Rice And Lentils

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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