Lentils with rice, a very complete spoon dish, traditional and very simple to prepare. Lentils can be cooked with many ingredients and we can prepare them in different ways due to their versatility, which is why they are one of the most used legumes in the world. However, if there is a combination that contains flavor and high nutritional value at the same time, that is, without a doubt, the one made up of lentils, rice, and vegetables.
We have decided to add chorizo to the aforementioned combination to provide extra flavor and texture; however, throughout the recipe, we will indicate how to substitute it if you prefer to eliminate it from the list of ingredients. Stay and discover with us how to make lentils with rice, an easy and delicious stew full of beneficial properties for the body.
Ingredients to make Lentils with Rice:
- 400 grams of dried lentils
- 150 grams of rice
- 1 piece of green pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 sausage
- 4 tablespoons of fried tomato
- 2 carrots
- 1 splash of olive oil
- 1 pinch of salt
How to make Lentils with Rice:
1. Wash, peel the vegetables and cut them into pieces. Heat a pot with a little oil and add the halved or quartered onion, the whole peeled garlic, the chopped pepper, and the sliced carrots. Cut the chorizo into slices and add it to the vegetables, stir, fry everything for a couple of minutes and add the fried tomato.
Tip: You can eliminate the chorizo to make the recipe lighter. And if you don’t mind adding more calories, you can add blood sausage.
2. Wash the lentils and add them to the pot. We have decided to make the lentils with rice using dry lentils, but you can also use canned lentils if you want to speed up the process.
3. Cover the pot with water, adding between 1 liter and a half and 2 liters. Cook the lentils with vegetables for about 30 minutes over medium-low heat.
Tip: If you use canned lentils, the cooking time will be less, about 15-20 minutes.
4. At this time, add the rice and leave the preparation on the fire for about 20 more minutes or until it is to your liking.
5. When you see that the lentils with rice and vegetables are almost ready, taste the salt and rectify if necessary.
Tip: You can also add other spices to taste to enhance the flavor, such as turmeric, cumin, a bay leaf…
6. The result is an exquisite lentil dish with rice, full of flavor and texture. This recipe for lentils with rice and vegetables will comfort you on cold days, charge your body with energy, and, most importantly, enjoy all the flavors of traditional cuisine. To accompany you, we recommend you make your bread and serve the lentils with a few slices. To do this, you can review these recipes:
- flaxseed bread
- glass pan
Lentils with rice in a slow cooker
We have shared the recipe for lentils with traditional rice, made in a conventional pot, over a rather slow heat, and with patience. However, these same steps can be adapted to a pressure cooker if you want to prepare the dish much faster. To do this, you must follow these steps:
- Prepare the vegetable sauce as explained in the previous recipe.
- Cover the pot with water, add the lentils and rice and cover the pot.
- When the steam starts to come out, count about 8-10 minutes of cooking, depending on the type of lentils you use.
- Gently remove the steam and uncover the pot. Check the cooking of the lentils and the rice, rectify the salt, and leave the pot on heat for a couple more minutes.
Clever! That’s how easy and fast it is to make lentils with rice in an express cooker.
Lentils with rice: properties
If we remove the chorizo from the recipe, we are facing a very nutritious and healthy dish. Lentils with rice are a dish rich in iron, both from legumes and vegetables, with a large amount of fiber, carbohydrates, vegetable proteins, vitamins, and other minerals. Thus, this dish is especially suitable for those people who lack energy or are anemic.
If we add the chorizo or any other type of meat, the calories in the recipe will increase considerably but we will also be including more protein.
