Mediterranean-Style Lentils and Rice

Name: Mediterranean-Style Lentils and Rice
Prep time: 1 h 9 min
Cook time: 1 h 9 min
Total time: 1 h 9 min
Yield: 7
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters long-grain brown rice; 411 grams diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained; 2 Tbsps capers; 237 milliliters dried lentils; 77 grams 2/3 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese; 59 milliliters chopped fresh basil; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 118 milliliters chopped kalamata olives; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 355 milliliters chopped onion (2 medium); 1 teaspoons salt; 946 milliliters water

Mediterranean-Style Lentils and Rice requires roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes from start to finish. This recipe makes 7 servings with 292 calories, 12g of protein, and 7g of fat each. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a main course. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, basil, salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. SunRice Rice & Lentils) + A Giveaway, Broiled Salmon with Mediterranean Lentils, and Mediterranean Chicken Thighs with Lentils Packets.

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

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Add onion and garlic; saut 5 minutes or until tender.

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Add lentils and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Spoon into individual bowls, and sprinkle evenly with basil and cheese.

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