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Rice & Lentils

Cuisine: Mexican
Type: Cheese, Eggs, Grains, Vegetables
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Onion - chopped (medium)
2   Garlic cloves - minced
2 tablespoons 30mlVegetable oil
1 teaspoon 5mlGround turmeric
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlPaprika
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlGround cloves
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlGround cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlGround coriander
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlGround black pepper
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlSalt
1 cup 160g / 5.6ozBrown rice - uncooked
1 cup 237mlDried lentils - sorted and
4 cups 948mlWater

Recipe Instructions

Saute the onion and garlic in the oil in a large saucepan. Add the spices and cook over low heat for 4 minutes. Add the rice and lentils and stir to mix well. Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, turn the heat to low and cook for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the rice and lentils are tender.

Source:
Holiday Cookbook, American Diabetes Association, by Betty Wedman, M.S.,R.D.

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