Lentils And Rice

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Lentils And Rice

Fakorizo-Lentil with rice is a filling, hearty meal with high nutritional value and the best way to utilize Greek lentil soup leftovers.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups leftover Greek lentil soup
  • ½ cup basmati rice ½ cup
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

for serving

  • pomegranate seeds
  • yogurt optional
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the basmati rice. Place it in a bowl or strainer and cover it with cold water. Gently swirl the rice with your hands until the water becomes cloudy. Then, pour out the cloudy water and repeat this process several times until the water runs clear.
  2. Add two tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet. Cook the sliced onions on medium-high heat until they caramelize and develop crispy edges, about 15 minutes.
  3. Transfer half of the caramelized onions to a bowl. Add the rice to the skillet and saute on medium-high, stirring with the onions, for a couple of minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in the lentils and one cup of water, and mix. Lower the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes. Check often to see if you need to add more water.When the rice is done, adjust the seasoning with sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  5. Serve fakorizo topped with reserved onions, pomegranate seeds, and a dollop of yogurt(optional).

Notes

  • Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 589kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 90g (30%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 1007mg (29%) Fiber 20g (80%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 589 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 589kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 90g 30%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 1007mg 21%
Fiber 20g 80%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 8mg 44%

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

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