The Ultimate Plant-Based Protein Powerhouse!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 cups

Ingredients

  • 5 ½cupswater, divided

  • 1cupbrown lentils

  • 1 ½teaspoonsolive oil

  • 1mediumonion, chopped

  • 1cuplong grain white rice

  • ½cuptexturized vegetable protein (TVP)

  • 2tablespoonsdried parsley flakes

  • 4 ½teaspoonschicken bouillon granules

  • 1teaspooncurry powder

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine 3 cups water and lentils in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

  3. Once lentils have simmered for 10 minutes, stir in remaining 2 1/2 cups water, cooked onion, rice, TVP, parsley, bouillon, curry powder, and cumin. Return to a boil over high heat, then remove from heat, cover, and let stand undisturbed for 20 minutes.

  4. Season with pepper and stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories283
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
0g
2%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
386mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
47g
17%
Dietary Fiber
11g
40%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
19g
37%
Vitamin C
3mg
4%
Calcium
69mg
5%
Iron
6mg
33%
Potassium
413mg
9%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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