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Lebanese-style Lentils & Rice

with coconut yoghurt & fresh mint

Veggie

4.6

  • Hands on35 - 50 minutes
  • Overall35 - 55 minutes
Photo of Lebanese-style Lentils & Rice

Lebanese food is a treat for all of a Chef’s senses – from the beautiful aromatics, zesty notes of citrus, and pops of sweetness in savoury recipes, to the enticing colours on the plate. Steeped in tradition, this modern take on Lebanese rice with lentils, baby marrow, & bell peppers with dried cranberries is a lip-smacking delight.

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. NUTS & SWEET Onion

    Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.

  2. STEAMED RICE WITH STOCK

    Place the rice in a pot with the stock and 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  3. FRIED VEG & LENTILS

    Place the baby marrow and the pepper in a bowl. Toss through the NOMU rub, and some oil until coated. Place a pan (use a grill pan if you have one) over a high heat. When hot, fry the baby marrow and the pepper until charred, 2-3 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the lentils. Return to the bowl and toss through the cranberries and the rice.

  4. ZESTY YOGHURT

    In a small bowl, combine the yoghurt with the lemon juice (to taste), season and set aside.

  5. LEKKER LEBANESE MEAL

    Scoop a generous portion of Lebanese-style rice into a bowl and top with the crispy onions. Scatter over the Almonds and mint leaves and dollop over the tangy coconut yoghurt. Sahtein, Chef!

  • Almonds - 10g

  • Onion - 1

  • White Basmati Rice - 75ml

  • Vegetable Stock - 5ml

  • Baby Marrow - 150g

  • Bell Pepper - 1

  • NOMU Moroccan Rub - 10ml

  • Tinned Lentils - 120g

  • Dried Cranberries - 20g

  • ButtaNutt Coconut Yoghurt - 50ml

  • Lemon Juice - 10ml

  • Fresh Mint - 3g

  1. NUTS & SWEET Onion

    Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.

  2. STEAMED RICE WITH STOCK

    Place the rice in a pot with the stock and 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  3. FRIED VEG & LENTILS

    Place the baby marrow and the pepper in a bowl. Toss through the NOMU rub, and some oil until coated. Place a pan (use a grill pan if you have one) over a high heat. When hot, fry the baby marrow and the pepper until charred, 2-3 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the lentils. Return to the bowl and toss through the cranberries and the rice.

  4. ZESTY YOGHURT

    In a small bowl, combine the yoghurt with the lemon juice (to taste), season and set aside.

  5. LEKKER LEBANESE MEAL

    Scoop a generous portion of Lebanese-style rice into a bowl and top with the crispy onions. Scatter over the Almonds and mint leaves and dollop over the tangy coconut yoghurt. Sahtein, Chef!

  • Almonds - 20g

  • Onion - 1

  • White Basmati Rice - 150ml

  • Vegetable Stock - 10ml

  • Baby Marrow - 300g

  • Bell Pepper - 1

  • NOMU Moroccan Rub - 20ml

  • Tinned Lentils - 240g

  • Dried Cranberries - 40g

  • ButtaNutt Coconut Yoghurt - 100ml

  • Lemon Juice - 20ml

  • Fresh Mint - 5g

  1. NUTS & SWEET Onion

    Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Fry the onion until caramelised, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.

  2. STEAMED RICE WITH STOCK

    Place the rice in a pot with the stock and 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  3. FRIED VEG & LENTILS

    Place the baby marrow and the pepper in a bowl. Toss through the NOMU rub, and some oil until coated. Place a pan (use a grill pan if you have one) over a high heat. When hot, fry the baby marrow and the pepper until charred, 3-4 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the lentils. Return to the bowl and toss through the cranberries and the rice.

  4. ZESTY YOGHURT

    In a small bowl, combine the yoghurt with the lemon juice (to taste), season and set aside.

  5. LEKKER LEBANESE MEAL

    Scoop a generous portion of Lebanese-style rice into a bowl and top with the crispy onions. Scatter over the Almonds and mint leaves and dollop over the tangy coconut yoghurt. Sahtein, Chef!

  • Almonds - 30g

  • Onions - 2

  • White Basmati Rice - 225ml

  • Vegetable Stock - 15ml

  • Baby Marrow - 450g

  • Bell Peppers - 2

  • NOMU Moroccan Rub - 30ml

  • Tinned Lentils - 360g

  • Dried Cranberries - 60g

  • ButtaNutt Coconut Yoghurt - 150ml

  • Lemon Juice - 30ml

  • Fresh Mint - 8g

  1. NUTS & SWEET Onion

    Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Fry the onion until caramelised, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.

  2. STEAMED RICE WITH STOCK

    Place the rice in a pot with the stock and 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  3. FRIED VEG & LENTILS

    Place the baby marrow and the pepper in a bowl. Toss through the NOMU rub, and some oil until coated. Place a pan (use a grill pan if you have one) over a high heat. When hot, fry the baby marrow and the pepper until charred, 3-4 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the lentils. Return to the bowl and toss through the cranberries and the rice.

  4. ZESTY YOGHURT

    In a small bowl, combine the yoghurt with the lemon juice (to taste), season and set aside.

  5. LEKKER LEBANESE MEAL

    Scoop a generous portion of Lebanese-style rice into a bowl and top with the crispy onions. Scatter over the Almonds and mint leaves and dollop over the tangy coconut yoghurt. Sahtein, Chef!

  • Almonds - 40g

  • Onions - 2

  • White Basmati Rice - 300ml

  • Vegetable Stock - 20ml

  • Baby Marrow - 600g

  • Bell Peppers - 2

  • NOMU Moroccan Rub - 40ml

  • Tinned Lentils - 480g

  • Dried Cranberries - 80g

  • ButtaNutt Coconut Yoghurt - 200ml

  • Lemon Juice - 40ml

  • Fresh Mint - 10g

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R168.25

for 4 servings · R42.06 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • ButtaNutt Coconut Yoghurt
  • Tinned Lentils
  • NOMU Moroccan Rub

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Lebanese-style Lentils & Rice?

The preparation time for Lebanese-style Lentils & Rice with coconut yoghurt & fresh mint is between 35 and 50 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Lebanese-style Lentils & Rice with coconut yoghurt & fresh mint?

The total time required to make Lebanese-style Lentils & Rice with coconut yoghurt & fresh mint is between 35 and 55 minutes.

How many servings does Lebanese-style Lentils & Rice provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Lebanese-style Lentils & Rice?

Almonds, Baby Marrow, Bell Pepper, ButtaNutt Coconut Yoghurt, Dried Cranberries, Fresh Mint, Lemon Juice, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Onion, Tinned Lentils, Vegetable Stock, White Basmati Rice

What is the nutritional information of Lebanese-style Lentils & Rice?

Calories: 872, Carbs: 162 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 36.6 grams, Sugar: 31.6 grams, Salt: 1026 grams

How do I prepare Lebanese-style Lentils & Rice?

NUTS & SWEET ONION: Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). Fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the pan, season, and cover. ZESTY YOGHURT: In a small bowl, combine the yoghurt with the lemon juice (to taste), season and set aside. LEKKER LEBANESE MEAL: Scoop a generous portion of Lebanese-style rice into a bowl and top with the crispy onions. Scatter over the almonds and mint leaves and dollop over the tangy coconut yoghurt. Sahtein, Chef! STEAMED RICE WITH STOCK: Place the rice in a pot with the stock and 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover. FRIED VEG & LENTILS: Place the baby marrow and the pepper in a bowl. Toss through the NOMU rub, and some oil until coated. Place a pan (use a grill pan if you have one) over a high heat. When hot, fry the baby marrow and the pepper until charred, 2-3 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the lentils. Return to the bowl and toss through the cranberries and the rice.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Lebanese-style Lentils & Rice?

Almonds, Baby Marrow, Bell Pepper, ButtaNutt Coconut Yoghurt, Dried Cranberries, Fresh Mint, Lemon Juice, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Onion, Tinned Lentils, Vegetable Stock, White Basmati Rice

How many calories does Lebanese-style Lentils & Rice have?

872 calories

How much fat content does Lebanese-style Lentils & Rice have?

grams