LENTIL FRIED RICE

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: flaxseed meal

Tofu provides protein without cholesterol, and flaxseed is a budget-friendly egg substitute.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a different flavor profile, while paprika is more affordable.

Start by cooking 2 cups of white rice until al dente.

In a bowl, mix the cooked rice with 1 cup of cooked lentils and set aside.

Heat avocado oil in a pan.

Add a spice mix (chicken spice) to the oil and lightly roast it.

Add crushed garlic to the pan and mix.

Add chopped onion, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, and carrots all at once to the pan.

Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

After 5 minutes, give the mixture a quick stir to ensure even cooking.

Add half of the cooked rice and lentil mixture to the pan, leaving the other half aside.

Pour in about a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and stir to combine.

Add a tablespoon of dill and a tablespoon of oregano to the pan and mix everything together.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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