Crockpot Recipe: Egyptian Lentils and Rice.

Egyptian lentils and rice are hearty and tasty, and so easy to make in the crockpot!

This is a super easy recipe that I got from a friend. Just throw it all in the crockpot and it cooks super fast!  I did it with red lentils this time and the cooking time was only about two hours.  It does not look super pretty when it’s done…just sort of brown (that’s why you just see a picture of the dry ingredients).  But it tastes good and your house will smell awesome!

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Egyptian Lentils and Rice.

Simple, hearty, tasty, Egyptian lentils and rice.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Total Time 14 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 166 kcal

Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils use red lentils if you want it to cook quicker
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/4 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 6 cups vegetable stock or water or chicken stock

Instructions

1. Place the olive oil into the bottom of the crock pot.
2. Turn the pot onto the highest setting and add the onions.
3. Allow the onions cook in the oil for 10-15 minutes.

4. Add the remaining ingredients, including the stock.

5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
6. Stir the mixture while it is in the crockpot. If it is dry, add a little water If it's soup-like, remove lid for a little while, or turn heat to high setting.
7. NOTE: Start with 5 cups water or broth.
8. That way it won't be"mushy" if you make this recipe while you're out for the entire day.
9. You can always add more water or broth, but it's hard to"un-mush" lentils& rice!
10. If you use red lentils, keep an eye on the time, they will probably cook in 2 hours or so.

Nutrition Facts

Egyptian Lentils and Rice.

Amount Per Serving

Calories 166 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Sodium 927mg 39%

Potassium 297mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 27g 9%

Dietary Fiber 8g 32%

Sugars 2g

Protein 7g 14%

Vitamin A 7.9%

Vitamin C 2.5%

Calcium 3.1%

Iron 14.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Egyptian lentils and rice makes a great side dish, or a great main course with some crusty bread and a light green salad. I love the different spices in this lentil recipe, it’s a nice way to eat lentils and a twist on the usual recipes.

Egyptian lentils and rice are:

• perfect for crazy hectic weeks
• great for vegans and vegetarians
• delicious and allergy friendly