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Lentil & Cauliflower Sauteed “Rice”

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total Time: 25 Minutes

Servings: 4-6

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Ingredients

Directions

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Ingredients

    2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil

    1 white onion, finely diced

    2 garlic cloves, chopped

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) chopped ginger

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) sesame seeds

    1 head, cauliflower, grated or gently pulsed in a food processor

    2 cups (500 mL) cooked green lentils

    1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen peas

    1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) soy sauce

    1 lime, zest and juice

    3 green onions, finely sliced

Directions

  1. Heat a large wok on medium-high heat. Add oil, onion, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds. Cook until the onion is golden.
  2. Add cauliflower and cook until lightly golden, approx. 6-8 minutes. Try not to stir too often.
  3. Stir in lentils, peas, pepper, and soy sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the peas are heated through.
  4. Stir in lime and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately.

Quick tip: Baby shrimp, tofu, or cooked chicken can easily be included in this recipe.

Add chopped red bell pepper for added colour and flavour.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 160
  • Total Fat 3.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 24 g
  • Dietary Fibre 8 g
  • Sugar 5 g
  • Protein 10 g
  • Sodium 620 mg
  • Potassium 571 mg
  • Folate 129 mcg

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