Lentils with Brown Rice and Feta

Ingredients

Brown rice

1 cup

Lentils

1 cup, rinsed

Water

4 cups (for rice and lentils)

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 medium, diced

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Feta cheese

1 cup, crumbled

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the brown rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 45 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
2. In another saucepan, add the lentils and enough water to cover them by 1 inch (about 2 cups). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
3. While the rice and lentils are cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Drain the lentils and add them to the skillet with the sautéed onion and garlic. Stir gently to combine and heat through.
5. Fluff the cooked brown rice with a fork and add it to the skillet. Stir everything together until well combined.
6. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
7. Serve the lentils and rice in bowls, generously topped with crumbled feta cheese.