Creamy dilled rice and lentils are the perfect match for a crisp, refreshing Mediterranean salad of cucumbers, feta cheese and tomatoes. As an added bonus, both components are delicious on their own, too. Try pairing this dish with roasted chicken or grilled fish for added protein.
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Ingredients
Method
For the rice and lentils, heat olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
Stir in lentils, then add broth.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add rice and continue to simmer, covered, adding more broth or water, if necessary, until all liquid is absorbed and lentils and rice are both tender, about 20 minutes more.
Set them aside off the heat, covered, for 5 minutes, then stir in vinegar and dill.
Set aside until ready to serve.
For the cucumber salad, mix yogurt and tahini in a medium bowl until smooth.
Stir in feta cheese and red onion, then gently fold in tomato, cucumber, and salt and pepper.
Garnish with mint and serve with dilled rice and lentils.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
460
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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