Red Rice and Lentil Soup
This Red Rice and Lentil Soup is a healthy and comforting meal that is perfect for cold days. It's a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dish, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. This recipe is high in protein, fiber, and vitamins, thanks to the lentils and red rice. It's also easy to prepare and customize, making it a great option for meal prep. However, people with a dairy allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
178 kcal
Protein
8 g
Carbs
35 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
6 g
Ingredients
Red Rice (Raw)
1 small cup (100g)
Lentil whole, yellowish
0.5 cup (100g)
Chopped Onion
1 small cup (80g)
Garlic paste
1 tsp (5g)
Ginger Paste
1 tsp (5g)
Cumin Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Turmeric powder
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Coriander Powder
0.5 tsp (1g)
Plain Water
4 small cup (800g)
Common Salt
0.5 tsp (3g)
Black Pepper
0.5 tsp (1g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it turns translucent.
Add minced garlic, ginger, ground cumin, ground turmeric, and ground coriander. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the raw smell goes away.
Add red rice, mixed lentils, and water. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes until the rice and lentils are tender.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.