$1.12 a serving · 35 min
- One pan
- Makes leftovers
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
- Heart-healthy
- Anti-inflammatory
- Thyroid-friendly
- Comfort food
- Indian-inspired
- Family friendly
- Asian-inspired
- Beans & lentils
Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $4.47 if you cook for four.
- Protein
- 18g
- Carbs
- 82g
- Time
- 35 min
Ingredients
Per serving, grouped the way the store is laid out.
Produce
- Onions1
- Garlic1
- Fresh ginger3 tsp
- Fresh cilantro2 tsp
Pantry
- Dried red lentils3 oz
- Rice3 oz
- Canned diced tomatoes1
- Vegetable oil2 tsp
Spices
- Turmeric1 tsp
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Garam masala1 tsp
How to cook it
- 1
Start the rice. Cook onion, garlic and ginger in oil. Add turmeric, cumin and garam masala.
- 2
Add lentils, tomatoes and water. Simmer 20 minutes until the lentils collapse.
- 3
Serve over rice with cilantro.
People also ask
- What to serve with Red lentil dal with rice?
- Lemon garlic chicken sheet-pan, Chicken fajitas, or Thai green chicken curry. Those sit in the same style as Red lentil dal with rice and keep the grocery list from exploding.
- Can you meal prep Red lentil dal with rice?
- Yes. Red lentil dal with rice holds for 3–4 days in the fridge. Cook a double batch and lunch is already done. beans and the sides reheat without falling apart.
- How long does Red lentil dal with rice last in the fridge?
- 3–4 days sealed. Freeze leftover portions for up to a month if you made a big batch.
- Is Red lentil dal with rice vegan?
- Yes. Red lentil dal with rice is vegan.
- Is Red lentil dal with rice vegetarian?
- Yes. Red lentil dal with rice is vegetarian.
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