Spicy Red Lentils and Rice Recipe

Name: Spicy Red Lentils and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 each scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced; 2 each carrots peeled, sliced; 8 ounces mushrooms quartered; 1 cup rice; 1 cup lentils, red (masoor dal) dried; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 4 cups water; 8 ounces kale or spinach; 1 cup yogurt, non-fat

Servings: persons

6 each scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
2 each carrots peeled, sliced
8 ounces mushrooms quartered
1 cup rice
1 cup lentils, red (masoor dal) dried
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
4 cups water
8 ounces kale or spinach
1 cup yogurt, non-fat

1
Saute scallions and garlic for three minutes or until slightly softened.
2
Add carrots and mushrooms and sautee, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until carrots are crisp - tender.
3
Add the rice and lentils, salt, coriander, cumin, ginger and tumeric and stir to coat.
4
Add the water and bring to boil over high heat.
5
Adjust the heat so the mixture bubbles gently.
6
Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
7
Stir in the kale.
8
Cover and cook for 2 minutes or just until the kale is slightly wilted.
9
Top each portion with 1/4 cup of yogurt.

377

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* 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: 6 each scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced, 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced, 2 each carrots peeled, sliced, 8 ounces mushrooms quartered, and more.

Yes, Spicy Red Lentils and Rice 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.

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Spicy Red Lentils and Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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