Lentils and Rice with TVP Recipe

Combine lentils with 3 cups of water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Meanwhile heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent about 5 minutes.

Once the lentils have simmered for 10 minutes stir in the cooked onion along with the rice TVP chicken bouillon curry powder cumin parsley flakes and 2 1/2 cups of water. Return to a boil over high heat then remove from the heat cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Do not remove the lid during this time. After 20 minutes remove the lid and stir before serving.