Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

lentils

0.5 cup

brown rice

0.5 cup

wild rice

3 cup

vegetable broth

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

red onion

3 unit

garlic cloves

crushed

1 unit

carrot

shredded

0.5 bunch

broccoli

chopped small and steamed

0.5 cup

cashews

roasted

1 tsp

basil

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~5 min

Combine lentils, brown rice, wild rice, and vegetable broth in a covered pan.

Step 2
~5 min

Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 3
~5 min

Reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour.

Step 4
~5 min

Add more broth as needed to maintain a somewhat wet and mushy consistency.

Step 5
~5 min

Heat olive oil in a separate pan.

Step 6
~5 min

Saute onions, garlic, and carrot until softened.

Step 7
~5 min

Add steamed broccoli and cook for another minute.

Step 8
~5 min

Season with basil, salt, and pepper to taste.

Step 9
~5 min

Combine the lentil/rice mixture with the vegetable mixture.

Step 10
~5 min

Add roasted cashews.

Step 11
~5 min

Mix everything together well.

Step 12
~5 min

Transfer the mixture to a greased loaf pan.

Step 13
~5 min

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes covered.

Step 14
~5 min

Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Step 15
~5 min

Serve with cashew gravy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini

Use different herbs like thyme or rosemary

Soak lentils overnight to reduce cooking time

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a green salad

Serve with mashed potatoes

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted root vegetables
Green salad with vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, vegetarian option

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Dinner Party
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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