Sweet Sour Lentils With Brown Rice Recipes

SWEET AND SOUR LENTILS

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils. Combine them in a saucepan with the apple juice, ginger and water.
• Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
• Add a little water near the end of cooking time to prevent sticking.
• While the lentils cook, sauté the onions, garlic and carrots in oil for about 5 minutes, until the onions begin to soften.
• Add the bell peppers and zucchini and tomatoes, cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, until just tender.
• Stir in the soy sauce and vinegar.
• When the lentils are ready, combine them with the vegetables. Serve on rice and top with chopped scallions.

SWEET & SOUR LENTILS WITH BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil & cook lentils for 25 minutes. Drain & set aside. combine vinegar, honey, tamari, ginger & water. Bring to a boil. mix cornstarch with a little water & add to sauce. Saute onion in oil till soft. Add pieces of celery & cook for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add lentils, mix well. Add sauce, simmer 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

SWEET & SOUR LENTILS

Steps:

• Cook the lentils in 3 cups of stock or water.
• In a small saucepan combine the stock, cider, vinegar, sugar and molasses.
• Add in the cloves, bay leaves, scallions, cayenne and ginger.
• Bring mixture to a boil; boil 2 minutes.
• Combine with cooked lentils and their liquid.
• Add the salt and cook until hot and bubbling.
• You may serve with basmati rice.

SWEET AND SOUR LENTILS OVER BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In a large pot combine lentils, water, bouillon cubes, bay and salt.
• Bring to a boil and simmer 30 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and cook until lentils are tender.
• Remove bay leaves.
• Serve over brown rice for a complete, delicious and healthy meal.