Messy Mediterranean Rice

What you need

• 1 cup Red Lentils
• 1 ½ cup Brown Rice
• 3 cup Veggie Stock
• 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 cup Diced Onion
• 1 cup Diced Carrot
• 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• ¼ tsp Ginger
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 ½ tsp Coriander
• 2 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp Parsley
• 4 Tbsp Lemon Juice

What you do

1. Make sure to wash your hands before you begin.
2. In a pot add the water and lentils. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 30-45 minutes until soft but not mushy
3. In a large pot add veggie stock and brown rice and bring it to a boil. Cover with a lid and simmer on a low heat until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed, about 20-30 minutes.
4. Heat veggie oil in a large skillet. Add onions, carrot and maple syrup. Cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Onions should be soft and lightly caramelized.
5. Add garlic, paprika, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and ginger stir constantly for 2 minute until fragrant
6. Add cooked red lentils, coked brown rice and parsley stir gently and cook 3-5 minutes until heated. Finish with lemon juice