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Home » Main Dishes » Slow Cooker Egyptian Lentils and Rice.

Slow Cooker Egyptian Lentils and Rice.

Nov 1, 2020 by Kelly Roenicke · 11 Comments

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Egyptian lentils and rice is an easy and tasty meal to make in the slow cooker. This simple recipe is filling, easy to make, and it’s naturally gluten free and vegan.

egyptian lentils and rice in a white bowl

Sometimes the best recipes come from a friend.

Egyptian lentils and rice is a recipe that was given to me by a friend. It was about 12 years ago, and we were talking about easy recipes, and she mentioned that this lentil and rice dish was one that she made regularly.

We tried it and liked it, and we still make it to this day! If you’re looking for an easy, gluten free, budget friendly slow cooker recipe, this is it.

I have made this with various types of rice, green lentils, and red lentils, and it has tasted great every time! Your house will smell so good while it’s cooking – the combination of spices is very fragrant.

Where can I find safe lentils?

I know that finding allergy friendly dried beans and lentils can be difficult, depending on your comfort level. Beans and lentils can be processed on the same lines as wheat, nuts, or seeds.

I definitely do not recommend buying these items in the bulk food section, as there are too many cross contamination risks.

Eden Foods is one brand that you might try calling. I have used their dried lentils, and I was comfortable with their answer when I called to check on their facilities. At the time of my call, their facility where the dried lentils were packaged was a peanut and tree nut free facility.

Is this recipe authentic?

I really don’t think so, but I’m not sure. This is just the title of the recipe as it was written on the recipe card she gave me.

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Can I make these Egyptian lentils and rice without a slow cooker?

I think you probably could! You would need to make it just as you would a rice or lentil soup. So bring the mixture to a boil, and then simmer until the rice and lentils are tender, probably about 40 minutes. I have not made it that way, but I think it would work fine.

Can I use a different type of lentil in this recipe?

You can use any kind of lentil – green lentils, French green lentils, black lentils, or red lentils. If you use red lentils, the cooking time will be reduced, and the whole dish will have a softer texture. Red lentils get so soft when cooked, and kind of fall apart. I recommend green lentils or French green lentils for the best result.

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egyptian lentils and rice in a white bowl
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Egyptian Lentils and Rice.

Egyptian lentils and rice is an easy gluten free recipe that's filling and tasty.

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword green lentils, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 160 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green lentils use red lentils if you want it to cook quicker
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ½ teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ¼ tablespoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup jasmine rice or brown or white rice
  • 6 cups vegetable stock or water or chicken stock
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Place the olive oil into the bottom of the slow cooker.

  2. Add all of the remaining ingredients, including the stock.

  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.

  4. Stir the mixture while it is in the slow cooker. 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.

  5. If you use red lentils, keep an eye on the time, they will probably cook in 2 hours or so.
  6. Serve with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, or chopped red onions.

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for about 3 days.

Nutrition Facts
Egyptian Lentils and Rice.
Amount per Serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
927
mg
40
%
Potassium
 
265
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
396
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Egyptian lentils and rice make 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 change from my usual favorite, lentil soup.

This post was originally published in June 2012. It has been updated with new photos.

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Comments

  1. Christina

    January 08, 2020 at 10:30 am

    5 stars
    Delicious!

    Reply
  2. Joe X

    October 11, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    Easy to make, delicious comfort food. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Beverly

    July 15, 2019 at 9:12 pm

    3 stars
    The recipe recommends using red lentils if you want them to be done sooner….if you take this shortcut, I recommend using white rice, otherwise the lentils will be done but the rice will still be raw!!

    Reply
  4. Darryl

    June 17, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    5 stars
    If you enjoy lentils this is one of the best recipes you will make!

    Reply
  5. Jeannette Gehrs

    August 21, 2013 at 9:40 am

    Wondering how many servings this makes?

    Reply
  6. Anonymous

    August 11, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    Hi, your pic shows red lentils but the recipe calls for brown. Have you used red lentils in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      August 12, 2013 at 9:15 am

      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.

      Reply
    • James Chaplim

      June 24, 2021 at 5:55 am

      Wonder if any of these grains https://carbfreezone.com/collections/low-carb-and-keto-friendly-flour could be used i stead of lentils to make it more keto friendly

      Reply
  7. Meeling

    June 12, 2012 at 9:24 am

    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!

    Reply

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