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

🥘 Ingredients

• basmati rice
  1 c
• cilantro
  1 bunch
• coriander
  ½ tsp
• cumin
  ½ tsp
• garlic
  2 cloves
• ginger
  2 tsp
• jalapeño
  1 unit
• kidney beans
  15 oz
• lentils
  ¾ cup
• lime
  1 unit
• olive oil
• pepper
  ½ tsp
• salt
  1 tsp
• sour cream
  ¼ cup
• tomato paste
  2 tbsp
• water
  2 c
• yellow onion
  1 unit

🍳 Cookware

• pot
• pot
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• large pan

1. 1

   In a small pot , bring 1 ½%cup water and a large pinch of salt to a boil. Place the lentils in another small pot with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until tender ⏱️ 20 minutes . Once boiling, add the basmati rice to the other pot , cover, and simmer until tender ⏱️ 15 minutes .

   water: 2 c, salt: 1 tsp, lentils: ¾ cup, basmati rice: 1 c
2. 

   2

   Drain and rinse the kidney beans . Halve, peel, and finely dice the yellow onion . Mince the garlic . Finely chop the jalapeño , removing ribs and seeds if you prefer less heat. Finely chop the cilantro . Halve the lime and cut 1 half into wedges. Peel and mince the ginger .

   kidney beans: 15 oz, yellow onion: 1 unit, garlic: 2 cloves, jalapeño: 1 unit, cilantro: 1 bunch, lime: 1 unit, ginger: 2 tsp
3. 

   3

   Heat 1%tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the yellow onion, garlic, ginger, and as much of the jalapeño as desired. Cook, tossing, until slightly caramelized ⏱️ 5 minutes . Add half the cumin , half the coriander , and 2%tbsp tomato paste . Cook until fragrant ⏱️ 30 seconds . Season with salt and pepper .

   olive oil, cumin: ½ tsp, coriander: ½ tsp, tomato paste: 2 tbsp, pepper: ½ tsp
4. 

   4

   When the lentils are ready, add them to the pan along with the kidney beans and ½%cup water. Bring to a simmer until thickened ⏱️ 5 minutes . Season generously with salt and pepper. If the stew is too thick, add a splash of water.
5. 

   5

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

   sour cream: ¼ cup
6. 6

   Serve the stew on a bed of basmati rice, garnished with the remaining cilantro and lime. Enjoy!