Lentils and brown rice simmer together in one pot with lemon and a touch of fennel seed for a simple, satisfying dish that's easy to keep on hand all week.
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or grapeseed oil
- 4 cups water
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp unrefined sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic (optional)
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1/2 cup whole grain brown rice (short grain, long grain, basmati or whatever you choose)
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp all purpose seasoning (Frontier brand)
Method
- Sauté onion in oil for 5 minutes.
- Add remainder of ingredients to the pot. Stir all together well.
- Bring to a boil. Turn down and simmer for 30 minutes with the lid on.
Makes 4-1/2 cups. If you do not have "all purpose seasoning," use a little basil and thyme.
