Easy Mediterranean Lentils and Rice
A delightful one-pot vegetarian meal that bursts with flavor, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or comforting weekend lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 cup rice
- 1 large onion, caramelized
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the caramelized onions and garlic, and sauté for a few minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the lentils, rice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the lentils and rice are tender.
- Fluff with a fork, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
Pair with a side salad or crusty bread. For better flavor, consider using homemade vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg