Lentejas con arroz fáciles y económicas | Como las de la abuela 😋

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Water is a cost-effective base without added sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cumin

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger provides a different but complementary spice.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often more affordable and adds texture.

Rinse lentils under cold water and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced carrot and bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate diced tomato and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaves, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.

While lentils cook, prepare rice according to package instructions.

Once lentils are cooked, remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed.

Fluff rice and serve lentils over rice, garnished with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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