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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 589 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve fakorizo topped with reserved onions, pomegranate seeds, and a dollop of yogurt(optional).
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Notes
- Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.