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Basmati and Wild Rice with Lentils and Caramelized Shallots-Diabetes Friendly

Serving Size: 10
This fiber-rich side dish gets a boost of flavor with the addition of caramelized shallots.

Recipe by: An Le

Cook Times

Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook10
Hands-Off Cook30
Passive0
Total Time55 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Colander, Food storage containers, Saucepan with lid, Saute pan, Spatula, Top Stove

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup brown basmati rice
  • 3/4 cup wild rice
  • 3/4 cup dry lentil
  • 3/4 cup shallot sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ghee olive oil, or coconut oil

Instructions

  • Wash basmati and wild rice together until the water runs as clear as possible
  • Add lentils
  • In a pot, add water up to 1/2 inch above rice and lentil level
  • Cook on high until boil, then turn down to low heat and let simmer until done (about 30 minutes)
  • In a saute pan, add ghee and caramelize shallots
  • Add shallots to rice and lentil mix, and mix thoroughly
Reheating Instructions
Heat in the microwave on medium-high power until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg