Lentils and Rice | You’ll want to MEAL PREP this ONE POT HIGH PROTEIN dish the rest of the year

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is more nutritious, while bulgur is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Prepare a brine for the lentils by soaking them in salted water.

In a heavy-bottom skillet, caramelize sliced onions on medium-low heat, stirring every two to three minutes until golden brown.

If short on time, cook onions on higher heat for five minutes for a charred version or use two pots to cook lentils and rice separately.

Toast cumin in the skillet with the caramelized onions to deepen the flavor.

Add tomato sauce (or tomato paste) to the skillet with the onions and spices.

Pour in the rice and vegetable stock, adjusting liquid based on the type of rice used.

For lentils, cook until tender, then drain excess water if necessary, keeping the ratio of lentils similar to rice.

Combine cooked lentils and rice, mixing well with the sautéed onions.

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