How to Make Lentils for Stagflation - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stagflation, the mix of stagnant economic growth and rising inflation, can be a stressful and challenging time for many individuals and families. During times like these, it's important to find affordable and nutritious meal options that can help stretch your budget while still providing essential nutrients. Lentils are a perfect choice for those looking to maintain a healthy diet while dealing with financial constraints.

Lentils are a type of legume that are small, lens-shaped, and c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups brown rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cube vegetable bouillon
  • 1 ½ cups red lentils
  • 4 eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring brown rice and 3 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Stir in the curry powder and red pepper flakes. Cook for a few seconds until fragrant. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of water, bouillon cube, and lentils. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are nearly tender, about 15 minutes. Make four shallow indentations in the cooked lentils with the back of a spoon, and crack a whole egg into each indentation. Recover, and continue cooking until the eggs have cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes for medium-well. Serve over the brown rice.
  • Nutrition

    668 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 186mg
    • Sodium: 94mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 96g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 902mg