Ingredients for - Lentils and Rice with TVP

1. Water, divided 5 ½ cups
2. Brown lentils 1 cup
3. Olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons
4. Onion, chopped 1 medium
5. Long grain white rice 1 cup
6. Texturized vegetable protein (TVP) ½ cup
7. Dried parsley flakes 2 tablespoons
8. Chicken bouillon granules 4 ½ teaspoons
9. Curry powder 1 teaspoon
10. Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
11. Ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Lentils and Rice with TVP

1 . Stage

Combine 3 cups water and lentils in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

3 . Stage

Once lentils have simmered for 10 minutes, stir in remaining 2 1/2 cups water, cooked onion, rice, TVP, parsley, bouillon, curry powder, and cumin. Return to a boil over high heat, then remove from heat, cover, and let stand undisturbed for 20 minutes.

4 . Stage

Season with pepper and stir before serving.