Lentils and Brown Rice Blend

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    25 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    45 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    8

Perfect as a nutritious side or a complete meal!

Recipe tags: no-chicken base, easy difficulty, main, vegetarian, skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 cups water
4 tsp Better Than Bouillon® Vegetarian No Chicken Base
2 Tbsp butter
½ cup uncooked red or yellow lentils, rinsed and drained
1 cup uncooked wild rice blend or brown rice, rinsed and drained
2 tsp freshly grated lemon peel
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup dry cooking sherry or dry white wine
1 jar (2.5-ounce) pimientos, undrained
season to taste with salt and pepper

Directions

  • 1

    In a large saucepan, add water, whisk in No Chicken Base and bring to a boil.

  • 2

    Add remaining ingredients, stir to combine.

  • 3

    Cover and simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stirring occasionally.

Increase the flavor of this healthy delicious dish by adding ½ cup of chopped sweet potato or carrot pieces, during step 2.