COCONUT LENTILS AND RICE (ARROZ CON LENTEJAS Y COCO)

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Make and share this Coconut Lentils and Rice (Arroz Con Lentejas Y Coco) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 55m

Yield 8 portions, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 cup dried lentils
2 cups rice
2 teaspoons salt
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet, then sauté onion until it is softened and begins to color, 5 to 8 minutes; add lentils and 1 cup of water.
  • Cook, covered, about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in rice and salt, add coconut milk; cover and simmer about 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Ssekayita Aloysious
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my dish turned out a little bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


TiptopBreak
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover coconut milk. I always have a can or two in my pantry.


Anafi Esther
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great weeknight meal.


Aminat Gbadamosi
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This dish is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on a Sunday and had it for lunch all week.


Comfort Modike
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook lentils. This recipe was a great find.


Rauf Malgani
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat healthy. My kids loved the creamy coconut sauce and the lentils were a great source of protein.


Julio Arias
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this dish. The coconut milk made them so creamy and flavorful.


Umer Khan Khan
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This recipe is a great base for experimentation. I added some chopped vegetables and a can of black beans to mine.


neil mackenzie
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I added some chopped cilantro to my dish for an extra pop of flavor. It was delicious!


Yasser Diranggarun
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat lentils.


Coffe Bear
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the coconut milk and lentils paired together. This dish is a great way to change up your usual lentil recipe.


Charlotte Office
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I love the combination of coconut and lentils. This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber.


Zunaira Khan
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This is my new favorite lentil dish! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


BBR
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I've never cooked with coconut milk before, but this recipe made it easy. The dish turned out great - the coconut and lentils complemented each other perfectly.


Kimberly Deita
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This coconut lentils and rice dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the coconut milk made it so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.