Whole Rice and Lentils (Majadara)

One of my ‘Israeli’ recipes that I’ve adapted for whole rice (that in my opinion needs more seasoning). Good as a whole meal or as a side dish. Freezes fairly well, too.

Step: 1

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion has softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ginger and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add brown rice and stir to coat rice with oil.

Step: 2

Stir lentils, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon into rice mixture; cover with water. Place lid on pot and simmer over low heat until lentils are tender and rice has absorbed the water, about 45 minutes.

Per Serving: 207 calories; protein 7.1g; carbohydrates 28.5g; fat 7.6g; sodium 296.3mg.