Rice with Coconut and Lentils (Arroz con Coco y Lentejas)

Ingredients

• 1  bay leaf 
• 2 cups coconut milk 
• 4 servings cilantro leaves fresh for serving
• 1  garlic clove crushed
• 0.5 cup lentils 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 0.3 cup onion chopped
• 1 cup rice 
• 4 servings salt 
• 2 cups water 

Equipment

• pot

Directions

1. Rinsed and soak the lentils for 30 minutes.
2. Heat the olive oil in a medium pot.
3. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more.
5. Add the lentils, bay leaf, salt and water. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are cooked and the water is absorbed.Discard the bay leaf, add the rice and stir until combined.
6. Add the coconut milk and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and let it simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.I would like to thank Sarah at Vazhayila and Pooja at Experiments in my kitchen for the awards.Kreativ BloggerI love your Blog
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