What to serve with Red Lentil Dal with Rice?

Spaghetti Bolognese, Creamy Tuscan Chicken, or Mushroom Stroganoff. 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.

Red Lentil Dal with Rice — $1.16 a serving

Name: Red Lentil Dal with Rice
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ medium onions; 1 clove garlic; ¾ tbsp fresh ginger; ⅓ cup dried red lentils; ¼ can canned diced tomatoes; ⅓ cup rice; 1 tsp vegetable oil; ⅓ tsp turmeric; ⅓ tsp ground cumin

$1.16 a serving · 35 min

One pan
Makes leftovers
Vegan
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
PCOS-friendly
Heart-healthy
Anti-inflammatory
Thyroid-friendly
Comfort food
Indian-inspired
Beans & lentils

Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $4.64 if you cook for four.

Calories: 560 kcal
Protein: 23g
Carbs: 101g
Fat: 7g

Ingredients

For one serving, in kitchen measures, grouped the way the store is laid out.

Produce

Onions½ medium
Garlic1 clove
Fresh ginger¾ tbsp

Pantry

Dried red lentils⅓ cup
Canned diced tomatoes¼ can
Rice⅓ cup
Vegetable oil1 tsp

Spices

Turmeric⅓ tsp
Ground cumin⅓ tsp

How to cook it

1
Rinse the lentils and simmer them with the turmeric in 1 1/2 cups water for 20 minutes until soft.
2
Rinse the rice and simmer in 2/3 cup water, covered, for 12 minutes.
3
Heat the oil in a skillet and fry the cumin for 30 seconds, then add the chopped onion and cook for 6 minutes.
4
Add the garlic, grated ginger and tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
5
Stir the onion mixture into the lentils, season and serve with the rice.