One-Pot Lentils & Rice with Spinach

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This hearty vegan dish gets its earthy flavor from cumin and brown rice. If you can handle extra heat, try doubling the crushed red pepper for a bigger punch of flavor.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¾ cup long-grain brown rice
3 ¾ cups water
¾ cup brown or green lentils
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
Sliced scallions for garnish
Chopped cilantro for garnish

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, salt, bay leaves, pepper and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and stir to coat. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Add lentils, cover and cook until the rice and lentils are tender and most of the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes more.
Remove from heat and gently stir in spinach. Place a clean dish towel over the saucepan and replace the lid. Let stand for 10 minutes (the towel will absorb the steam). Stir in vinegar and remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with scallions and cilantro, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

403	Calories
13g	Fat
59g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 403
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 59g	21%
Dietary Fiber 13g	47%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g	32%
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Vitamin A 8394IU	168%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Folate 309mcg	77%
Sodium 647mg	28%
Calcium 147mg	11%
Iron 7mg	38%
Magnesium 148mg	35%
Potassium 833mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

One-Pot Lentils & Rice with Spinach

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