Como hacer Lentejas con Arroz

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 the lentils and soak them if desired.

In a large pot, heat the oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking until softened.

Add the lentils and water to the pot, bringing it to a boil.

Season with salt, paprika, ají de color, and Merken to taste.

Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.

Add the rice and cook until the rice is done, adding more water if necessary.

If using, add the longaniza and cook until heated through.

Serve with fresh Parmesan cheese on top.

Cooking Techniques

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