Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of textures and flavors with this Crispy Rice Bowl featuring creamy hummus, crunchy roasted lentils, and wholesome brown rice. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, promising to impress with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste. Customize it with your favorite veggies for a nourishing meal that delights both the eyes and the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup dried lentils (any variety)
- 1 cup hummus (classic or roasted garlic)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ? tsp salt
- ? tsp black pepper
- Fresh vegetables (bell peppers or cucumbers, chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions (combine 1 cup rice with 2 cups water, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 45 minutes).
- Rinse lentils under cold water. In a separate pot, combine lentils with 3 cups water; boil then simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). Drain lentils if necessary, toss them in olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- Assemble your bowl: start with a scoop of brown rice, add hummus generously on top, and finish with roasted lentils.
- Top with fresh vegetables for added crunch and drizzle with extra olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 82g
- Fiber: 22g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg