Honey Roasted Beets & Leek with Lentils & Rice – Lentils.org

Honey Roasted Beets & Leek with Lentils & Rice

  By lentilsorg    

July 13, 2015

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Beets are one of our favourite fall vegetables - and they just so happen to be lentils' best friend! This flavourful side dish also features leek, honey, brown rice, feta, and dill for a combination worthy of a second helping.

  • Prep: 15 Minutes
  • Cook: 45 Minutes

  • 15 Minutes

    45 Minutes

    1 Hour

  • Yields: 4-6
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Directions

  1. PREHEAT the oven to 375°F.
  2. TOSS the oil with the beets, leek, honey, and garlic. Season with salt and ground black pepper and spread onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Roast for 35-45 minutes or until tender and golden.
  3. BRING the rice and stock to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for approximately 30 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  4. TOSS the roasted vegetables with the prepared rice, lentils, fresh dill, lemon juice and zest, and feta. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  5. GARNISH with feta and fresh dill.

Beets are one of our favourite fall vegetables - and they just so happen to be lentils' best friend! This flavourful side dish also features leek, honey, brown rice, feta, and dill for a combination worthy of a second helping.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

2 cups (500 mL) small beets, diced

2 cups (500 mL) leek, chopped

2 tsp (10 mL) honey

1 garlic clove, minced

1½ cups (375 mL) uncooked brown rice, rinsed

3 cups (750 mL) chicken or vegetable stock

1½ cups (375 mL) cooked or canned red or green lentils, drained and rinsed

1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh dill, chopped (reserve some for garnish)

1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice (and zest if you are using a fresh lemon)

¼ cup (60 mL) crumbled feta cheese (reserve some for garnish)

salt and ground black pepper, to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup (250 mL)
Calories270
Sodium510 mg
Potassium483 mg
Protein10 g
Cholesterol5 mg
Sugar7 g
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Total Carbohydrates46 g
Dietary Fiber6 g