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Sweet and Sour Lentils

simple, scrumptious budget friendly meal made with rice and lentils
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup lentils
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 smalle white onion chopped
  • 1 cup rice)
  • 1 large zucchini side dish
  • 1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Cook lentils in water with salt. Bring to boil and simmer 20 minutes, until soft.
  • When lentils are cooked, add apple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic and onion. Mix well and heat through until bubbly.
  • Cook 1 cup rice with 2.5 cups water.
  • Slice zucchini and saute in olive oil until tender.
  • Serve lentils over rice with side of sauteed zucchini.