Welcome to the world of flavors, where orzo, lentils, and rice come together to create a symphony of tastes and textures. This exceptional dish combines the delicate nuttiness of orzo, the earthy goodness of lentils, and the fluffy tenderness of rice, resulting in a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Join us as we embark on a delightful journey, exploring the best recipes for cooking orzo lentil rice, unlocking the secrets to creating this delectable dish that is both nutritious and satisfying.
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ORZO-LENTIL RICE
A tender medley of pasta, lentils and rice partners perfectly with a meat or vegetarian entrée. Herbs and chopped veggies add interest to the side dish. -Misty Scondras, Dalton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, carrot and red pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the water, lentils and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Stir in pasta and rice. Bring to a boil; cover and cook 15-20 minutes longer or until pasta and rice are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
LENTIL AND ORZO STEW WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT
For rich, golden cubes of roasted eggplant, a high-temperature oven is crucial. Here, lentils and pasta make for a hearty stew, and the coriander seeds introduce a robust, clean flavor. Use a mortar and pestle, a spice grinder or the base of a wine bottle to crush the seeds, opening them up before they're tossed with the eggplant. Serve this stew warm or hot, topped with an aged, salty cheese like ricotta salata or feta, and a soft-poached egg if you like. The lemon zest and juice are essential and enhance the finish.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories soups and stews, side dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the eggplant with 1/4 cup olive oil and crushed coriander seeds until coated; season with salt and pepper. Arrange in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast until eggplant is tender and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, giving the baking sheet a shake halfway through roasting to toss the eggplant pieces for even cooking.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add the carrot, onion and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato paste begins to darken on the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils until coated. Pour in stock or water and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower to medium and simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the type and age of lentils you use.
- Stir in the orzo and cook until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with the roasted eggplant pieces and large shavings of ricotta salata, and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 608, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1472 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams
CURRIED LENTIL, WILD RICE AND ORZO SALAD
A wonderful salad with a multitude of flavours and textures. If you don't care for currants, raisins or dried apricots work equally well. I use half currants and half apricots in this recipe if I have them both on hand.
Provided by Carrie Ann
Categories Lentil
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cook the wild rice in a large, covered pot of boiling, salted water, for 10 minutes.
- Add the lentils and boil for 20 minutes.
- Add the orzo and boil for about 5 minutes, or until just tender.
- Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the currants and onions and set aside.
- Dressing: Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Pour over the rice mixture and toss gently.
- Let the salad cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or better, over night.
- Sprinkle on the almonds just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 208, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 10, Protein 11
ORZO AND RICE
A filling side dish that is great with chicken. It is a real family favorite in our house.
Provided by C.Crane
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add orzo and brown until golden.
- Add rice, bouillon, and water; bring to a boil, cover and lower heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 12.3 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 265.1 mg, Sugar 1 g
CURRIED LENTIL, WILD RICE AND ORZO SALAD
Make and share this Curried Lentil, Wild Rice and Orzo Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Katzen
Categories Rice
Time 35m
Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In large pot of boiling salted water, cover and cook wild rice for 10 minutes.
- Add lentils; boil for 20 minutes. Add orzo; cook just until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and transfer to large bowl. Add currants and onion.
- Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, cumin, mustard, sugar, salt, coriander, turmeric, paprika, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and cayenne; whisk in oil. Pour over rice mixture and toss gently.
- Let cool; cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.) To serve, sprinkle salad with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 104, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 5, Protein 5.6
LENTILS AND RICE WITH FRIED ONIONS (MUJADARRAH)
This may sound like a plain recipe, but believe me, it's wonderful! It is an easy-to-make Middle Eastern comfort food that combines lentils, rice and delicious fried onions. The yogurt really gives it a super flavor!
Provided by Melissa Mueller
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Place lentils in a medium saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes.
- Stir rice and enough water to cover into the saucepan with the lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Cover saucepan, and continue to simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until rice and lentils are tender.
- Mix half the onions into the lentil mixture. Top with yogurt or sour cream and remaining onions to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.1 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 311.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of lentils. This will give your dish a more complex flavor and texture.
- Rinse the lentils before cooking. This will remove any dirt or debris.
- Cook the lentils according to the package directions. Be sure to not overcook them, as they will become mushy.
- Use a flavorful broth. This will add depth of flavor to your dish.
- Add vegetables to your dish. This will make it more nutritious and colorful.
- Season your dish to taste. Be sure to add enough salt and pepper to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Serve your dish with a variety of toppings. This could include yogurt, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or a squeeze of lemon.
Conclusion:
Orzo lentil rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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