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Green Lentil and Rice Skillet

by Karen Curtis | Feb 9, 2026 | Youth Gour-Made Blog | 0 comments

Green Lentil and Rice Skillet 2 tins lentils-drained and rinsed ¼ cup olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 5-6 garlic cloves, chopped Salt to taste ¼ teaspoon black pepper Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 7 ounces diced tomatoes 1 bell pepper, diced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 cups rice Step 1: Soak the rice in cool water for 15 minutes Step 2: Combine olive oil and onion in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until soft and golden. About 8 minutes. Step 3: Add garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add lentils and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Step 4: Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Add tomatoes and cook (covered) for about 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft. Step 5: Add the diced bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add the parsley and mix it together. Step 6: Drain the rice and add it to the pot along with 1 and ½ teaspoons of salt and 1 and ½ cups of water. Step 7: Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the skillet with the lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff the rice and serve

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