Spiced Lentil and Rice Bowls
  1. Sauté onion and garlic, add smoked paprika (maybe a teaspoon or so), a pinch of cumin, and a little tomato paste if you have it.

  2. Add your lentils (French green or brown hold their shape nicely; canned work fine, just drain and rinse), a splash of vegetable stock or water, and let everything simmer together so the flavours meld.

  3. Finish with tamari and a squeeze of lemon.

  4. Sweet potato and cauliflower are reliable, but chickpeas tossed in a bit of oil and spice roast up beautifully alongside – adds extra protein and a nice crunch.

  5. Cumin and smoked paprika tie it all together.

  6. Build the bowls with rice as the base, lentils on top, roasted veg arranged around, then finish with something fresh – maybe some sliced avocado, pickled red onion, or a handful of greens.

  7. Your fermented chilli sauce would be perfect drizzled over, and a tahini-lemon dressing brings it together.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥣Bowl

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 45m

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