Lentil Rice Medley

Name: Lentil Rice Medley
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 medium carrots, chopped; 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice; 3-1/4 cups water; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1 small zucchini, chopped; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 medium tomato, chopped

16 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
3-1/4 cups water
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 medium tomato, chopped

Directions

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In a
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coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add carrots; cook 2 minutes longer. Add lentils and rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Stir in broccoli and zucchini; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until lentils and rice are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato sauce and tomato; heat through.