In an effort to save money yet eat healthy, we've been trying "meatless mondays" here at the Kapple house. I have found many delicious meatless recipes that call for lentils as the main ingredients. Lentils are super cheap and healthy and very delicious as well! Here is our favorite lentil recipe so far!
Spicy Rice, Bean and Lentil Casserole(adapted from 500 Best Healthy Recipes)
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
3 3/4 c vegetable stock
3/4 c brown rice
1/2 c green lentils
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp chili powder
1 can red kidney beans (you can substitute any type of bean that you like)
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup salsa
*Saute garlic, onions and green peppers in oil for about 3 minutes. Stir in stock, brown rice, lentils, basil and chili powder. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice and lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed.
* Stir in beans, corn, salsa; cover and cook 5 minutes or until heated through.
* We like to eat this topped with shredded cheese and sour cream with a green salad on the side. It's super delicious and very filling!!
I will post more meatless dishes in the future!
