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Yummy Brown Rice and Lentils Recipe
11 ingredients
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This recipe is one I adapted from something I found in our local newspaper over 17 years ago. It is a fantastic go-to dish that everybody loves and my kids devour...
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
1289
Calories
88g
Protein
66g
Fat
84g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Vegetable | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Lentil | 1/2 cup cooked (99g) | 115 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup brown rice
- ½ cup dry brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
- 1 bouillon cube (chicken, beef, or vegetable)
- ¾ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- diced tomatoes, canned and drained, or 1 – 2 fresh, diced (optional)
- grated sharp cheddar cheese, or other cheese you prefer (optional)
Directions
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