How To Make Spiced Rice Lentils with Cauliflower
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 small cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Rinse the rice and lentils separately under cold water. Set aside.
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In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
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Add the minced garlic and cauliflower florets to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until the cauliflower starts to soften.
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Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cinnamon powder, and salt. Stir well to coat the cauliflower and onions with the spices.
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Add the rinsed rice and lentils to the pan, followed by the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice and lentils are cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
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Once cooked, fluff the rice and lentils with a fork. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Serve the spiced rice and lentils with cauliflower hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 350kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 530mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 59g
- Dietary Fiber : 13g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 14g
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