Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

It’s so delicious! These lentil recipes are better than meat! New way to cook lentils

Login to Save
667K views👍 3.5K
We Cook Vegan
We Cook Vegan
35 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow We Cook Vegan to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Saint Lucian Style Rice & Lentils

Cultural Context

Saint Lucian Style Rice & Lentils is a staple dish in Saint Lucia, reflecting the island's rich agricultural heritage and culinary traditions. Often served at family gatherings and celebrations, it showcases the use of local ingredients like coconut and fresh herbs. This dish has gained popularity beyond the Caribbean, with variations appearing in many global cuisines, making it a beloved comfort food for many.

CaribbeanLCmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup lentils
1 cup rice
1 onion
1 carrot
1 garlic clove
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp Italian dried herbs
salt
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp flour
black pepper
1 cup water

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut water is lighter and lower in calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock can be more nutritious and cost-effective.

1

Cook lentils and rice according to package instructions.

2

Sauté chopped onion and carrot in a pan until softened.

3

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

4

Stir in ground coriander and Italian herbs; cook for a minute.

5

Mix in tomato puree, sugar, flour, salt, and black pepper; combine well.

6

Pour in water and bring to a simmer; cook until lentils are tender.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

pancutting boardknifemeasuring cupsspoon

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-based

Also Known As

Rice and PeasLentils and Rice

More Saint Lucian Style Rice & Lentils Videos

(1 videos)

Similar Caribbean Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)