Lentils And Rice

Fakorizo-Lentil with rice is a filling, hearty meal with high nutritional value and the best way to utilize Greek lentil soup leftovers.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Cypriot, Greek, Mediterranean

Diet Vegan

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings

Calories 589kcal

Rinse the basmati rice. Place it in a bowl or strainer and cover it with cold water. Gently swirl the rice with your hands until the water becomes cloudy. Then, pour out the cloudy water and repeat this process several times until the water runs clear.
Add two tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet. Cook the sliced onions on medium-high heat until they caramelize and develop crispy edges, about 15 minutes.
Transfer half of the caramelized onions to a bowl. Add the rice to the skillet and saute on medium-high, stirring with the onions, for a couple of minutes until translucent.
Stir in the lentils and one cup of water, and mix. Lower the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes. Check often to see if you need to add more water.
When the rice is done, adjust the seasoning with sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Serve fakorizo topped with reserved onions, pomegranate seeds, and a dollop of yogurt(optional).

Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.