Name: Lentil and Rice Stew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup black or green lentils; 1 cup brown rice; 3 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 red pepper; 1 tsp salt; A handful fresh dill; 4-5 cups vegetable broth

By Cristela Georgescu

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Simple, easy and healthy. This lentil “stew” is perfect hot or cold.

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 40 mins Total: 45 mins Yield: 3-4 servings

Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

1 cup black or green lentils
1 cup brown rice
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1 red pepper
1 tsp salt
A handful fresh dill
4-5 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

1. Soak lentils and rice together overnight in a pot with fresh, cold water. Drain and rinse before use.
2. Chop the red pepper.
3. Add all ingredients to a pot except the fresh dill. Heat until boiling. Turn down heat and simmer for about 30 – 40 minutes until the lentils are finished.
4. Chop the fresh dill and add, stirring in gently.