Lentil and Rice Breakfast Bowl

A delicious and filling breakfast bowl made with lentils and rice

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

Servings

Ingredients

1 cup of lentils

1 cup of rice

2 cups of water

1/2 tsp of salt

1 tbsp of olive oil

1/4 tsp of cumin powder

1/4 tsp of coriander powder

1/8 tsp of turmeric powder

1 tbsp of chopped cilantro leaves

1 small red onion, chopped

1 small tomato, chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Rinse the lentils and rice and drain

Step 2

In a medium-sized pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they soften.

Step 4

Add a cup of water and bring to a boil. Stir in the lentils, rice, salt, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed.

Step 5

Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Fluff the rice and lentils with a fork or spoon and transfer into bowls. Serve hot, topped with chopped tomatoes and cilantro leaves.