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Lentils and Rice with TVP
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
Hearty lentil and rice TVP stew simmered in flavorful broth with onions and spices - the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening.
Ingredients:
  • 5.5 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup brown lentils
  • 1.5 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 0.5 cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 4.5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
  • In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups of water and lentils to a boil. Simmer uncovered on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • After simmering the lentils for 10 minutes, add the remaining 2 1/2 cups of water along with cooked onion, rice, TVP, parsley, bouillon, curry powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Before serving, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and gently mix to incorporate the flavors.