/Lunch
Creole Black Rice with Mushrooms and Lentils

Ingredients

10 items
  • mushroom
  • rice
  • lentils
  • beans
  • 1 cup black rice
  • 1.5 cups cooked lentils
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

7 steps
  1. Rinse the black rice and cook according to the package instructions. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until tender and golden brown.
  4. Stir in cooked lentils and black beans, then sprinkle smoked paprika and fresh thyme leaves. Mix well.
  5. Add the cooked black rice to the skillet and toss until evenly combined and heated through.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper (optional), and serve warm.
  7. Enjoy your savory Creole-inspired lunch!