Lentils and Rice

Lentils

1 tbs

olive oil

1 cup

onion

1 tbs

fresh ginger, minced, peeled

1 tsp

cumin seed

1 tsp

turmeric

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes, crushed, careful add to taste

garlic cloves, minced

2 cups

cauliflower flowerettes, in bite sized pieces

2 cups

tomato, chopped

2 1/2 cups

water

1 cup

lentils

2 tbs

lime juice

3/4 tsp

salt

Rice

2 cups

brown basmati rice

4 cups

water

Lentils

Gently saute the onion, ginger, cumin, turmeric, crushed red pepper, and garlic over low heat in the olive oil.
Add cauliflower and tomato and stir to coat,
Add water and lentils; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes.
When lentils are tender, season to taste with lime juice and salt.

Rice

Cook rice as package directs for 6 cups of cooked rice.

Nutrition

Prep Time: 0:10 Cook Time: 0:40 Skill Level: Average Cuisine: Indian Serves: 6 Calories: 395.5 Fat: 4.7g Unsaturated Fat: 3.69g Protein: 15.6g Carb.: 74.5g Sugar: 5.9g Sodium: 319mg Calcium: 66mg Potassium: 66mg Fiber: 14.1g GL: 29

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