Spicy Lentils and Brown Rice

By Shelly17

Ingredients

• 1 tsp oil
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3/4 lb chicken tenders
• 1 cup Carolina® Whole Grain Brown Rice
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup red lentils, whole
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup almonds, toasted
• 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan and sauté cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, and garlic for 2 minutes over low heat. Add onion and sauté until tender. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in rice and continue to sauté for 5 additional minutes. Increase heat and add broth, lentils and cardamom. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer at reduced heat for 40 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick. Add raisins and almonds. Fold in cilantro.