Spanish Rice With Lentils
This is a high-fiber, low-fat meal that's perfect for vegetarians. It's also high in folic acid so it's good if you're pregnant. Oh, and it's pretty tasty too!!
Steps
Use a large saucepan to heat oil over medium heat.
Add garlic and onion and saut until onion is soft.
Add tomatoes , lentils , rice , water and spices.
Bring to a boil , reduce heat , cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add water as needed , if rice starts to dry out.
Add green pepper and simmer uncover for three minutes or until rice is tender.
Ingredients
vegetable oil, garlic, onion, tomatoes, lentils, long grain rice, water, paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, green pepper