Enjoy this traditional Italian recipe for Riso e Lenticchie, a comforting dish perfect for any season.

Riso e Lenticchie

Riso e lenticchie is a simple, wholesome dish rich in flavor, perfect for indulging in comforting food that reminds you of home and tradition. This winning combination is both nourishing and balanced, merging the delicacy of rice with the enveloping texture of lentils in a warm, aromatic embrace. Ideal for colder months and delightful year-round, this first course will enchant everyone with its rustic, authentic taste.

Inspired by the peasant cuisine of tradition, Riso e lenticchie is easy to prepare, accessible to everyone, and incredibly versatile. You can enhance it with aromatic herbs, spices, or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to elevate its flavor. It is also an excellent vegetarian option for a complete, healthy, and satisfying meal.

Whether you serve it as a main dish or as a first course, Riso e lenticchie brings the aroma of lovingly made recipes to your table… those that warm the heart and satisfy the whole family.

If you love simple recipes with lentils, try also:

• pasta e lenticchie
• zuppa di lenticchie
• lenticchie in umido
• cotechino e lenticchie
• hummus di lenticchie

Recipe by Michela Carta

Ingredients

• 300g of rice
• 200g of lentils
• 1 onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 stalk of celery
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Vegetable broth

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
2. Chop the onion, carrot, and celery. In a pan, heat some olive oil and sauté the chopped vegetables until soft.
3. Add the lentils and stir for a few minutes before adding the vegetable broth.
4. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, simmering until lentils are tender.
5. Add the rice, stir well, and allow to cook until the rice is done, adding more broth if necessary.
6. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with more olive oil before serving.

Total Time: 40 min

Cuisine: Italian