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Ginger Sesame Black Lentil Bowl

Total cost per serving: $ 1.11 plus toppingsBlack lentils seasoned with ginger, garlic and toasted sesame oil, served with spinach and brown rice.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the rice:
  • 1 cup brown rice $.53
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
For the lentils:
  • 1 cup black lentils $1.08
  • 3 ½ cups water
  • 1 inch piece ginger root, peeled and minced approx $.25
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced approx $.10
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 ounces spinach $2.30
  • ½ tablespoon soy sauce, to taste (use tamari for GF) $.10
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil $.07
Optional peanut sauce ($1.55 for the whole recipe):
  • ½ cup peanut butter, natural, salted $.65
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari (GF), or shoyu $.20
  • ¼ cup water (may need more or less for desired consistency)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup $.28
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice $.10
  • 1 inch piece ginger root, peeled and minced $.25
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil $.07
Another sauce option ($1.50 for the whole recipe):
  • Creamy Lime Dressing
Garnish:
  • 1 large orange, yellow or red pepper $1.50
  • sesame seeds pennies
  • hot sauce or sriracha pennies

Instructions

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  1. Cook the rice: In a medium/large pot, bring water to a boil. Rinse the rice. Add rice and salt to boiling water and stir once. Return to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 30-35 minutes (verify cooking time for the type of rice you're using) or until water has been absorbed. Turn off heat, keep covered, and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Cook the lentils: Sort and rinse lentils. In a medium/large pot, bring water to a boil and add lentils, ginger, garlic, and salt. Return to a boil. Cover, with lid slightly askew to release steam, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Test for doneness as needed. Drain and discard any remaining water. While lentils are hot, stir in the spinach, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
  3. Allow to cool. Store separately if you think you may want to add either the rice or lentils to other dishes, or combine and store. (The lentils are delicious served cold on a salad.)
  4. Prep a sauce: For the creamy lime dressing, follow instructions on the taco recipe page. For peanut sauce, whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 360kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 730mg (30%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 0.5g (1%) Vitamin A 4000IU (80%) Vitamin C 17.3mg (19%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 5.4mg (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360

% Daily Value*

Calories 360kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 730mg 30%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 0.5g 1%
Vitamin A 4000IU 80%
Vitamin C 17.3mg 19%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 5.4mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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