Rice & Lentils With a Twist Recipe

Name: Rice & Lentils With a Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb brown lentils; 12 lb red rice; 2 lbs sweet potatoes; 4 -5 large granny smith apples; 5 yellow onions; ½ tablespoon paprika; ¼ tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon cardamom; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ginger; turkish yogurt or sour cream

Servings: persons

1 lb brown lentils
12 lb red rice
2 lbs sweet potatoes
4 -5 large granny smith apples
5 yellow onions
½ tablespoon paprika
¼ tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
turkish yogurt or sour cream

1
Peel and chop sweet potatoes and apples into chunks, and put in a large bowl.
2
Peel and chop onions.
3
Rinse and check lentils and put in a large dutch oven.
4
Add enough cold water to reach 2 inches above the lentils.
5
Set in pan over high heat.
6
While water is warming add paprika, cayenne pepper, cardamom, and cumin.
7
Put oil in a frying pan, over medium heat, and add chopped onions.
8
Add cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and ginger.
9
Heat until onions are soft and spices are fragrant.
10
When water comes to boil in dutch oven, add red rice and stir.
11
Let boil while the onions are cooking.
12
When onions are finished add to dutch oven along with sweet potatoes and apples.
13
Reduce to medium heat and cover, stirring occasionally.
14
If you need more water(and you will) boil it first to keep cooking temperature steady.
15
Cook about 30 minutes more or until sweet potatoes and apples are very soft.
16
Garnish with yogurt or sour cream.

5408

kcal

Calories

Fat

1171

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb brown lentils, 12 lb red rice, 2 lbs sweet potatoes, 4 -5 large granny smith apples, and more.

Yes, Rice & Lentils With a Twist falls under the General 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.

Rice & Lentils With a Twist

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