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rice and lentils

Recipe: Coconut Rice with Lentils

coconut rice in a red bowl with some nuts and spices and coconut on top

🥥 Coconuts make two guest appearances in this recipe.

For a vegan meal, serve this rice & beans dish with a side of broccoli or cauliflower.

It also makes a great side dish for fish or chicken.

Makes 6-8 servings.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (185 g) long-grain brown rice

  • 3 cups (720 ml) coconut water

  • 1 cup (240 ml) light coconut milk (from a can)

  • ½ tsp sea salt

  • ½ cup (95 g) lentils, rinsed and drained

 

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the rice, coconut water, and coconut milk and bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover, cooking for 5 minutes. Add the lentils and cook for 40-45 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. 

  3. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice & lentil mixture with a fork and serve.


Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by subodhsathe from Getty Images 

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