Ingredients for Sweet And Sour Lentils Over Brown Rice
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 4 cups water
- 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Apple Juice
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- Brown Sugar
- Garlic
- Ground Cloves
- Onion
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup brown rice (for serving)
- fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish, optional)
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How to Make Sweet And Sour Lentils Over Brown Rice
- Rinse 1 cup of brown lentils under cold water.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the rinsed lentils, 4 cups of water or vegetable broth, 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, 2 bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
- While the lentils simmer, prepare your brown rice according to package directions. (Generally, 1 cup of brown rice to 2 cups of water).
- After 30 minutes, stir in 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup of maple syrup, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the lentils.
- Continue to simmer for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Serve the sweet and sour lentils over a generous portion of cooked brown rice. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
49g
Fat
0g
Carbs
6g
