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Ingredients
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¾ cup brown lentils
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4 cups water
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¾ cup uncooked long grain rice
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1 cup elbow macaroni
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 large onions, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Combine the lentils and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes. Add the rice to the lentils, and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
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Fill a separate saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
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Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned. Pour in the tomatoes and season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium heat for 10 to 20 minutes.
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In a large serving dish, stir together the lentils, rice and macaroni. Mix in the tomato sauce until evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
469 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
81g | Carbs |
17g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 469 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
Sodium 187mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 81g | 29% |
Dietary Fiber 15g | 52% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 17g | 34% |
Vitamin C 16mg | 18% |
Calcium 101mg | 8% |
Iron 8mg | 43% |
Potassium 704mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.