Lemon Lentil Rice

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Lemon Lentil Rice). This is a complete meal with rice lentil and vegetables. This is my version of the South Indian dish 'Chithrannam' (lemon rice).

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Lemon Lentil Rice

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

½ cup chopped carrot

½ cup chopped fresh green beans

3 cups water

1 cup long grain white rice

½ cup dry brown lentils

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 pinch salt

or to taste

1 teaspoon chili powder

or to taste

Lime Cilantro Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds and cook until they pop. Once the seeds have popped like popcorn add the carrot and green beans. Sautee them for about 2 minutes just to mingle the flavors.

Step 2

Pour in the water and add the rice and lentils. Reduce the heat to low cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and chili powder. Let stand covered for 5 or 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Lentil Rice

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 305

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.3g 21%

Carbohydrates: 56g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 9.3g 37%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 4.4g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 3097.4IU 62%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.8mg 37%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 11.8mg 20%

Folate: 233.4mcg 58%

Calcium: 44.8mg 5%

Iron: 4.2mg 23%

Magnesium: 51.1mg 18%

Potassium: 402.6mg 11%

Sodium: 23mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 42%

Calories From Fat: 39.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.