Delicious Lentil Rice with Chicken Recipe - Iranian Food Recipe

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while white rice is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, and water is a cost-saving substitute.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are a nut-free alternative and often cheaper.

Cook the lentils until tender.

Cook the rice according to package instructions.

In a pan, sauté chopped onion until golden brown.

Add chicken breast to the pan and cook until browned.

Stir in the cooked lentils and rice with the chicken and onion.

Season with turmeric, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, and saffron.

Mix in raisins and serve.

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