Brown Rice And Lentils - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
3/4 cup brown lentils or 3/4 cup green lentil, rinsed
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 scallion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

In a big skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
Add in the onion, garlic, carrot, cumin, and coriander.
Saute, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes or until the onion is limp.
Add the rice and lentils; saute fo 2 minutes.
Add the water and salt; cover and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer about 40 minutes or until the rice and lentils are tender.
Fluff mixture with a fork.
Stir in the scallion and cilantro.
Dry the skillet lid; place a crumpled paper towel over the rice, replace the lid and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.