With so many fresh ingredients, this medley pairs well with milder foods, such as chicken or fish, and can easily stand alone as a main dish. Writes Dee Fifer of Commerce City, Colorado, "This lentil recipe that I make often for my family and company is always enjoyed."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add carrots; cook 2 minutes longer. Add lentils and rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Stir in broccoli and zucchini; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until lentils and rice are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato sauce and tomato; heat through.
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MD Naimur Rohman
n46@aol.comOverall, this is a good recipe, but it could be improved with a few tweaks.
Bbsha Tmanag
tmanag.b@aol.comThis dish is not as flavorful as I expected.
Werkenesh Team
t-w@aol.comThe lentils were a bit too mushy for my liking.
Aisha Oganda
ogandaa@yahoo.comThis dish is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.
willys wonderland yeet
willys42@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dish was really good. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were just right.
Edgar Amaya
e_a93@hotmail.co.ukThis is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Rim
rim@gmail.comThis dish is so easy to make. I always have the ingredients on hand.
Amar Hashim
hashim_amar@gmail.comI love the flavors in this dish. The cumin and coriander really shine through.
BHR
bhr@gmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for lentil and rice. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
harris maron
maron.harris22@yahoo.comI made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Louise Suscha
l.s@hotmail.comI'm a vegetarian, and this dish is a great source of protein for me. It's also really affordable, which is a plus.
Shazab
shazab@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the lentils and rice, and they didn't even notice the carrots and celery.
Herb
herb98@hotmail.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of lentils and rice, and it's always delicious.
Muhammad Ikram Sahil
i-muhammad79@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The lentils and rice cook together in one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze.
Axmed Laki
laki47@hotmail.co.ukI'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this dish has changed my mind! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were just right. I'll definitely be making this again.
Roxanne Garcia
g48@gmail.comThis lentil and rice medley was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the dish was so easy to make. I especially loved the addition of the carrots and celery, which gave it a nice crunch.