Weeknight · 15–30 min

Dawid's Rice and Red Lentil Plate

Name: Dawid's Rice and Red Lentil Plate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: ½ block (14 oz) Extra-firm tofu; ¾ cup basmati rice; 1 ½ cups water, for the rice; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 whole onion, diced; 1 whole carrots, diced; 1 whole zucchini, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp ground turmeric; ¾ cup red lentils, rinsed; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 can (400 g) crushed tomatoes; 2 cups baby spinach; ½ tsp salt

Rice topped with a thick red lentil and tomato sauce is a simple, filling combination that reheats well. Plenty of vegetables and warm spices make it a complete plate for training days.

Hands-on: 15 min
Hands-off: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Dishes: 2

42gprotein813cal137gcarbs13gfatper serving · $3.30

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Method

1
Bring the rice and water to a boil, cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes, then rest it off the heat for 5 minutes.
2
Warm the oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrot and zucchini for 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the red lentils, broth and crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring often, until the lentils are soft and the sauce is thick.
5
Stir in the spinach and salt until wilted.
6
Fluff the rice and serve the lentil sauce over it.

Good to know

Double it and keep it in the fridge for 4 days for easy training-day meals.

Nutrition

per serving

Calories: 813
Protein: 42g
Carbs: 137g
Fat: 13g
Fiber: 18g
Sodium: 1880mg

Contains soyGluten-freePeanut-freeTree nut-free

Calculated from ingredient reference data. Brand labels vary.

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