Ingredients

  • 10 c. Water
  • 12 ounce Lentils, rinsed and liquid removed
  • 1/2 c. Brown rice, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 tsp Miso, up to 2 tsp.
  • 1 c. Scallions, minced w/tops
  • 1 c. Celery, minced 1/ c sliced carrot
  • 1/2 c. Green bell pepper
  • 1/4 c. Chopped cilantro, or possibly to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. Fresh ginger root, grated
  • 4 tsp Garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 c. Tamari soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 Tbsp. Rice vinegar, or possibly cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt, optional Warm pepper to taste

Method

  • Bring water to a boil in 4- qt pot.
  • Stir in lentils and brown rice; reduce heat to medium.
  • Add in the miso, stir well and boil gently uncovered till lentils and rice are tender but not mushy, about 30 min.
  • Meanwhile, spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and stir in scallions, celery, green pepper, carrot, gingerroot and garlic.
  • Cook 3 - 4 min, just till celery, green pepper and carrots are tender.
  • The vegetables may also be braised in water, wine or possibly balsamic vinegar.
  • Stir vegetables and remaining ingredients into lentil mix.
  • Serve with additional warm pepper sauce (or possibly warm pepper sesame oil) at the table.