Recipe: Lebanese Lentil and Rice Dish

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Serving Size: 3 servings

Total Preparation Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of Brown Rice

• 1 1/2 cup of Lentils

• 1/2 medium sliced onion

• 2 small garlic cloves

Seasoning:

• Cumin

• Sea Salt

• Black Pepper (Optional)

Instructions:

• Rinse Lentils and Brown rice.
• Place Lentils in a pan with boiling water and allow to cook for 20-25 minutes. Place brown rice in another pan with water and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes.
• Drain any additional water from the pan and combine lentils and rice in a larger pan. Add the onion, garlic, salt, cumin and black pepper and stir for 5 minutes at a low-heat.
• Allow to cool for a few minutes and serve with a fresh garden salad.

Recipe: Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

Serving Size: 3 servings

Total Preparation Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of Lentils

• 2 cups of Tri-color Spaghetti (Spinach and Tomato Flavor)

• 1 1/2 cups of Tomato Sauce

• 1 Handful of Cherry Tomatoes

• 1 Tablespoon Concentrated Tomato Paste

• 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil

Seasoning:

• Sea Salt

• Black Pepper (optional)

Instructions:

• Cook lentils in boiling water for 25 minutes. Additionally, add the spaghetti into another pan for 10-15 minutes.
• Drain spaghetti and lentils. In a large skillet combine spaghetti with the tomato sauce, lentils, cherry tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, sea salt, olive oil and black pepper.

Recipe: Lentil Tikka with Rice

Serving Size: 3 servings

Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of Lentils

• 2 cup of White Rice (Brown Rice is a healthier alternative)

• 3 cups of Tomato Sauce

• 6 Zucchini

• 6 Carrots

• 3 Medium-Sized Tomatoes

Seasoning:

• 1 1/2 tablespoon of Curry Powder (Tika Masala)

• Sea Salt (optional)

• Black Pepper (optional) and Paprika (optional)

Instructions:

• Cook lentils in boiling water for 25 minutes. Additionally, add the rice into another pan for 20 minutes.
• Drain lentils and rice of additional water. Add tomato sauce to a pan , add lentils, vegetables, Curry Powder, Sea Salt, and Black Pepper. For a hint of spiciness, add paprika!

Final Note:

I hope that you enjoy these Vegan fit-friendly recipes, they definitely are satiating enough for you to stay in shape and enjoy your lifestyle. In general, lentils are an excellent source of protein, there are so many fun ways to spice this grain and dress them for your fitness goals.

Enjoy!