Rice & Lentils with Caramelised onions - #frugalliving #budget #costoflivingcrisis

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water is the most economical option.

Chop up 2 small onions and crush 3 cloves of garlic.

Sauté the onions and garlic in oil.

Add 1 cup of brown rice and 1 cup of lentils to the sautéed onions and garlic.

Mix in 1 teaspoon of coriander, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Pour in 3 1/2 cups of water and put a lid on the pan.

Cook on low heat for about 30 minutes, checking the progress occasionally.

If needed, add more water to ensure all the water absorbs.

In a separate pan, cook 2 medium onions in oil to caramelize them, adding 1 teaspoon of soft brown sugar for flavor.

While the onions are caramelizing, cook broccoli until tender.

Once the rice and lentils are cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or seasoning as desired.

Stir in frozen fresh coriander into the rice and lentils before serving.

Serve the rice and lentils topped with caramelized onions and alongside the broccoli.

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