Sun Oven Rice And Lentils Recipes

EASY ONE POT LENTILS AND RICE

Steps:

• Cover the lentils with the water.
• Peel and crush the garlic cloves lightly with the back of a knife. Leave the cloves whole, so that they flavor the dish but can be removed if desired. (I leave them out of the kids' portions, and give them to my DH and myself).
• Add garlic to the pot, along with the bay leaves, cumin seeds and cinnamon. (DO NOT add salt at this point, as lentils will not cook properly).
• Bring to a boil. Cook at a boil until the lentils are just tender. This should take about 25 minutes, but may take longer dependig on the age of your lentils.
• Add the rice, salt and olive oil, and bring back to a boil.
• Stir, cover pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
• Check to make sure the rice is done, adjust seasonings, and serve. If there is still too much liquid in the pan, just let it sit uncovered for a few minutes.
• Enjoy!

SUN OVEN RICE AND LENTILS

Steps:

• Set Sun Oven out to preheat. Combine the oil and onion in a large pot. Place the pot in the Sun Oven and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic, then the tomatoes. Add the water and the lentils, cover and cook until the lentils are slightly tender, 30 to 4o minutes. Stir in the rice and salt, replace the lid and continue cooking until the rice is done, about 45 minutes. Remove the pot from the Sun Oven and stir in the parsley. Drizzle additional olive oil over each serving.

BASMATI RICE WITH LENTILS

Steps:

• Soak the lentils in warm water for 3-5 hours. Drain.
• Wash the rice in several changes of water. Drain. Soak in fresh water for 30 minutes. Drain.
• Pour the oil into a heavy, medium pan (that has a tight-fitting lid) and set over medium-high heat. When hot, put in the cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaves. Stir for 10 seconds. Put in the onions. Stir and fry until they turn reddish brown. Add the lentils, rice, and salt. Turn heat to medium and sauté rice very gently for a minute. Add 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Cover tightly, turn heat to very, very low, and cook gently for 25 minutes.