Hearty Lentil and Bean Stew with Ginger, Cilantro, and Basmati Rice

🥘 Ingredients

• basmati rice
  1 c
• cilantro
  1 oz
• coriander
  1 tsp
• cumin
  1 tsp
• garlic
  4 clove
• ginger
  2 thumb
• jalapeno
  2 unit
• kidney beans
  26.8 oz
• lentils
  1 c
• lime
  2 unit
• olive oil
  2 tbsp
• pepper
• salt
• sour cream
  4 oz
• tomato paste
  1 oz
• yellow onion
  2 unit

🍳 Cookware

• small pot
• large pan

1. 1

   Cool the lentils and rice: In a small pot , bring 1 1/2 cups water and a large pinch of salt to a boil. Place lentils in another small pot with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for ⏱️ 20 minutes , until tender. Once boiling, add basmati rice to the other small pot, cover, and simmer for ⏱️ 15 minutes , until tender.

   salt, lentils: 1 c, basmati rice: 1 c
2. 

   2

   Prep the ingredients: Drain and rinse the kidney beans . Halve, peel, and finely dice yellow onion . Mince or grate garlic . Finely chop jalapeno , removing the ribs and seeds if you prefer less heat. Finely chop cilantro . Halve the lime , then cut 1 half into wedges. Peel and mince 2 teaspoons ginger .

   kidney beans: 26.8 oz, yellow onion: 2 unit, garlic: 4 clove, jalapeno: 2 unit, cilantro: 1 oz, lime: 2 unit, ginger: 2 thumb
3. 

   3

   Start the stew: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add half the onion, half the garlic, half the ginger, and as much of the jalapeno as you like (start with a little and add more from there). Cook, tossing, for ⏱️ 5 minutes to ⏱️ 6 minutes , until slightly caramelized. Add half the cumin , half the coriander , and 2 tablespoons tomato paste . Cook for ⏱️ 30 seconds , until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper .

   olive oil: 2 tbsp, cumin: 1 tsp, coriander: 1 tsp, tomato paste: 1 oz, pepper
4. 

   4

   Add the lentils and beans: When the lentils are ready, add them to the pan along with the beans and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer for about ⏱️ 5 minutes , until thickened. Season generously with salt and pepper. HINT: If your stew is too thick, add a splash of water.
5. 

   5

   Finish the stew: Stir the sour cream and half the cilantro into the stew and season with salt and pepper and half of the lime. HINT: If you prefer a more-intensely-spiced stew, feel free to add the remaining cumin and coriander.

   sour cream: 4 oz
6. 6

   Plate: Serve the lentil and bean stew on a bed of rice, garnished with the remaining cilantro and lime. Enjoy!