Wash Day Cajun Lentils And Rice Recipe

Name: Wash Day Cajun Lentils And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 1 medium vidalia onions or 1 medium sweet onion, sliced thinly; 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into coins; 1 medium red peppers or 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 cremini mushrooms, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes; 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 lemon, zest of; 1/2 cup brown basmati rice; 2/3 cup red lentil; 1/2 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium vidalia onions or 1 medium sweet onion, sliced thinly
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into coins
1 medium red peppers or 1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 lemon, zest of
1/2 cup brown basmati rice
2/3 cup red lentil
1/2 lemon, juice of

1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the onion and carrots.
2
Cook, stirring, until onion is golden, about 8 minutes.
3
Add pepper and mushrooms and cook 7-8 minutes more, stirring.
4
Add garlic, tomatoes, broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, lemon zest and Basmati rice and stir inches.
5
Reduce heat, partially cover and cook 20 minutes without stirring.
6
Uncover and stir in lentils. simmer 25 minutes.
7
Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and serve.

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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: 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 1 medium vidalia onions or 1 medium sweet onion, sliced thinly, 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into coins, 1 medium red peppers or 1 medium green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Wash Day Cajun Lentils And Rice 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.

Wash Day Cajun Lentils And Rice

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