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egyptian lentils and rice in a white bowl

Egyptian Lentils and Rice.

Kelly Roenicke
Egyptian lentils and rice is an easy gluten free recipe that's filling and tasty.
4.34 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Servings 8
Calories 160 kcal

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

Instructions
 

  • Place the olive oil into the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients, including the stock.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • 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.
  • If you use red lentils, keep an eye on the time, they will probably cook in 2 hours or so.
  • Serve with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, or chopped red onions.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 927mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 396IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword green lentils, slow cooker
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