Description
A comforting and nutritious lentil and rice stew, perfect for meal prepping. This recipe combines hearty lentils, brown rice, diced tomatoes, and mushrooms in a flavorful broth, seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils and brown rice thoroughly under cold water.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the rinsed lentils, brown rice, low-sodium chicken broth, diced tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, and smoked paprika.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot or portion into meal prep containers for later.
Equipment
Recommended kitchen tools: Digital Food Scale, Glass Meal Prep Containers and Insulated Lunch Bag.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: meal prep
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 80
- Fiber: 15
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: lentil stew, rice stew, meal prep, vegetarian option, healthy, comfort food, easy dinner, pantry staples, weight loss
