Lentil & Rice One-Pot
Cheap, filling, and packed with plant protein, this is a dish that stretches a grocery budget further than almost anything else in this book.
⏱️ Prep: 10 min🍳 Cook: 50 min
Nutrition
290
Calories
12g
Protein
54g
Carbs
1g
Fat
Ingredients
| 1.5 cup | 360 ml | long grain rice |
| 1/2 cup | 120 ml | red lentils, rinsed |
| 2.25 cup | 540 ml | vegetable broth |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | cumin |
| 1/2 tsp | 2.5 ml | turmeric |
| to taste | salt |
Instructions
Cheap, filling, and packed with plant protein, this is a dish that stretches a grocery budget further than almost anything else in this book.
- Rinse rice and lentils together, then add to pot with broth, cumin, turmeric, and salt.
- Select Mixed Rice and cook through.
- Rest 10 minutes, then fluff gently before serving.
Chef's Tip: Red lentils cook fast and break down slightly, giving the dish a naturally creamy texture without any dairy involved.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories 290, Protein 12g, Carbs 54g, Fat 1g, Fiber 6g.
Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 50 minutes (Mixed Rice setting). Serves: 4.