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title: "Hearty Lentil and Bean Stew with Ginger, Cilantro, and Basmati Rice"
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/hearty-lentil-and-bean-stew-over-basmati-rice-5672fb804dab71700e8b4567
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Gluten Free
  - Spicy
  - Veggie
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
nutrition:
  calories: 698
  fat: 14
  saturated fat: 4
  carbohydrates: 105
  sugar: 8
  fiber: 22
  protein: 33
  sodium: 307
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Bean%20And%20Legume%20Recipes/hearty-lentil-and-bean-stew-with-ginger-cilantro-and-basmati-rice.avif"
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Cool the lentils and rice: In a #small pot{}, bring 1 1/2 cups water and a large pinch of @salt{} to a boil. Place @lentils{1%cup} in another small pot with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for ~{20%minutes}, until tender. Once boiling, add @basmati rice{1%cup} to the other small pot, cover, and simmer for ~{15%minutes}, until tender.

Prep the ingredients: Drain and rinse the @kidney beans{26.8%ounce}. Halve, peel, and finely dice @yellow onion{2%unit}. Mince or grate @garlic{4%clove}. Finely chop @jalapeno{2%unit}, removing the ribs and seeds if you prefer less heat. Finely chop @cilantro{1%ounce}. Halve the @lime{2%unit}, then cut 1 half into wedges. Peel and mince 2 teaspoons @ginger{2%thumb}.

Start the stew: Heat a tablespoon of @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add half the onion, half the garlic, half the ginger, and as much of the jalapeno as you like (start with a little and add more from there). Cook, tossing, for ~{5%minutes} to ~{6%minutes}, until slightly caramelized. Add half the @cumin{1%tsp}, half the @coriander{1%tsp}, and 2 tablespoons @tomato paste{1%ounce}. Cook for ~{30%seconds}, until fragrant. Season with salt and @pepper{}.

Add the lentils and beans: When the lentils are ready, add them to the pan along with the beans and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer for about ~{5%minutes}, until thickened. Season generously with salt and pepper. HINT: If your stew is too thick, add a splash of water.

Finish the stew: Stir the @sour cream{4%ounce} and half the cilantro into the stew and season with salt and pepper and half of the lime. HINT: If you prefer a more-intensely-spiced stew, feel free to add the remaining cumin and coriander.

Plate: Serve the lentil and bean stew on a bed of rice, garnished with the remaining cilantro and lime. Enjoy!