This is another old favourite. It’s quite simple and easy and very nutritious. It was one of the first recipes I adapted for us when we were on the strict elimination diet, and we still enjoy it. Although I now add some sweet potato for a bit of variation.
Lentils and Rice
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| Serves | 4-6 |
| Prep time | 25 minutes |
| Cook time | 35 minutes |
| Total time | 1 hour |
| Allergy / Intolerance | Amines, Artificial Addititives, Artificial Colours, Dairy, Egg, Glutamates, Preservatives, Salicylates, Wheat |
| Suitable for | Dairy / Lactose Free, Gluten Free, RPAH Elimination Diet - Low Chemical / Failsafe, RPAH Elimination Diet - Moderate Chemical |
| Meal type | Main Dish |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
An easy vegetarian meal based on the middle eastern dish mujadarra.
Ingredients
- 2 Large potatoes (peeled and chopped into 1 -2 cm pieces)
- 1 1/2 tablespoon sunflower or rice bran oil
- 1 cup brown or white rice
- 2 spring onions
- 1 cup dried red lentils (or 1 tin of lentils)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 Small leek (thinly sliced)
- Salt (to taste)
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice substitute (adjust to taste)
To serve: (Optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh natural yogurt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup pear chutney
Directions
| 1. | If using dried lentils, place them in a bowl and cover with cold water, allow to stand for 15 minutes. Wash the lentils in running water until the water runs clear. |
| 2. | Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the garlic and spring onions for 2 minutes. |
| 3. | Add the leek and potato, stir and fry for 5 minutes. |
| 4. | Add the lentils, rice, lemon juice substitute and salt and fry for 3 minutes. |
| 5. | Add the water and cover the pan. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and let simmer for 25 minutes or until the potatoes and rice are cooked. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. |
| 6. | Turn off the heat, leave the lid on the pan and let it stand for 10 minutes. |
| 7. | Serve topped with yoghurt, sour cream or pear chutney. |
Note
Low Chemical / FAILSAFE
Fresh yogurt is low chemical, however amines develop as it ages. Some people may be too sensitive for even fresh yogurt.
Variation: if moderate salicylates are tolerated replace some or all of the potato with sweet potato.
Refer to the Basics page for Lemon Juice Substitute and Pear Chutney recipes.
