One-Pan Lentil Carrot Rice

Name: One-Pan Lentil Carrot Rice
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 100g Lentils; 200g Rice; 60g Carrot; 50g Onion; 8g Cooking oil; Salt & pepper; Cumin

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Steps· Pan

1
Dice the carrot and onion. Use canned or already cooked lentils, drained, and cold cooked rice.
2
Heat the oil in a pan and cook the carrot and onion with the cumin for 5 minutes.
3
Add the lentils and cook for 2 minutes.
4
Stir in the rice, season, and fry for 3-4 minutes until steaming hot.

Storage & leftovers

Cool quickly, refrigerate for up to 2 days, and reheat until steaming throughout.

Student tip

Cut the lentils into even pieces so it cooks evenly and quickly.

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