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Red Lentils & Rice
Ingredients
- ½ cup dry split red lentils
- 1 cup brown rice
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- 2¼ cups water
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp margarine
- ¼ tsp thyme, dry and crumbled
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp curry powder
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
Directions
- 1. In a saucepan, combine lentils, rice, coconut milk, water, onion, margarine, thyme, garlic powder, curry, ginger, and salt. Stir.
- 2. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 50 minutes.
Nutritional information
- Per Serving (125g)
- Calories 206
- Protein 6g
- Carbohydrates 29g
- Fibre 3.5g
- Sugars 1g
- Fat 8g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Potassium 264mg
- Sodium 27mg
- Vitamin A 2%
- Vitamin C 2%
- Calcium 2%
- Folate 2%
- Iron 40%
- Zinc 5%
Servings:
5 - 6
Hidden Healthy Superstars
Exotic, foreign foods are sometimes perceived as healthier for us. But you really don’t need to look far to find healthy options. Locally grown in Canada, Canadian Lentils are budget-friendly, nutritious staples that offer an array of health benefits.
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