Rice and lentils in tomato (riso e lenticchie)
Rice and lentils in tomato (riso e lenticchie) is ready in 30 minutes (12 hands-on) and has 577 kcal and 21 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $0.97. Prices from Walmart, 2026.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Hands-on
- 12 min
- Calories
- 577 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.97
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- White rice140 g
- Lentils (cooked, jar or can)320 g
- Onion80 g
- Carrots60 g
- Celery40 g
- Crushed tomatoes (can)120 g
- Olive oil20 g
- Parmesan (optional)20 g
Method
Finely chop the onion, carrot and celery. Drain and rinse the cooked lentils.
Heat the olive oil in a pot and cook the chopped vegetables for 5 minutes, add the canned tomatoes and stir for 2 minutes.
Add the rice, the lentils and 400 ml of hot water, season with salt, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until the rice is tender.
The dish should be thick and soupy. Serve hot with a little Parmesan if you like.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 577 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 99 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 17 g |
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