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!
Egyptian Lentils and Rice.
Simple, hearty, tasty, Egyptian lentils and rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 166 kcal
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
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Place the olive oil into the bottom of the crock pot.
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Turn the pot onto the highest setting and add the onions.
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Allow the onions cook in the oil for 10-15 minutes.
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Add the remaining ingredients, including the stock.
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Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
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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.
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NOTE: Start with 5 cups water or broth.
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That way it won't be"mushy" if you make this recipe while you're out for the entire day.
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You can always add more water or broth, but it's hard to"un-mush" lentils& rice!
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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%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
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
Kelly Roenicke
Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Yum! We love lentils in our house. A great dish to keep in mind for those hot days when I don’t want to turn the oven on.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi, your pic shows red lentils but the recipe calls for brown. Have you used red lentils in this recipe?
Yes, I have, I did make a note up there, but I bolded it now so it’s more apparent. I prefer the brown lentils in this recipe, but when I have been in a big hurry, I’ve done red. The red still tastes good, but they won’t have such a firm texture.
Wondering how many servings this makes?