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Budget Creamy Tomato Lentil One-Pot Rice

Easy Budget Creamy Tomato Lentil One-Pot Rice Your Family Will Love

Budget Creamy Tomato Lentil One-Pot Rice is a comforting and quick meal using minimal ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Plant-Based
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the One-Pot Meal
  • 1 cup Brown rice Provides a nutty base
  • 1 cup Red lentils Cook quickly and add a creamy texture
  • 1 can Canned diced tomatoes Brings acidity and richness
  • 1 medium Onion Adds sweetness and depth
  • 3 cloves Garlic Gives a fragrant boost
For Flavor & Creaminess
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth Enhances taste
  • 1 cup Coconut milk Adds creaminess
  • 1 tbsp Ground cumin Introduces warmth
  • 1 tbsp Paprika Adds subtle smokiness
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor
  • to taste Pepper Essential for flavor
Optional Extras
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach or kale Nutritious green boost
  • 1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantro Adds freshness
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Lifts flavors

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, warm oil and sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in ground cumin and paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Mix in brown rice, red lentils, and canned diced tomatoes, stirring well.
  4. Pour vegetable broth and coconut milk into the pot, increase heat until simmering.
  5. Reduce to low heat, cover pot, and let the mixture cook gently for 20–25 minutes.
  6. Remove lid, stir gently, add salt and pepper, then simmer uncovered for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Fold in fresh spinach or kale, cooking just until wilted, then remove from heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon. Rinse lentils before cooking for better texture.

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