Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Aleppo Fried Rice

Aleppo Fried Rice



Fast, easy, healthy, cheap + delicious lunch for one! ðŸ˜‹

Ingredients:


  • 1/2 bag Trader Joe's frozen brown rice
  • TJ's Tunisian olive oil
  • 1/4 package TJ's pre-cooked lentils
  • 1/8 white or yellow onion, sliced
  • Aleppo pepper, to taste
  • Fresh or dried mint, to taste
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • Black pepper, sprinkle
  • Smoked paprika, sprinkle
  • Ground cumin, sprinkle
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • Handful spinach leaves
  • Fresh mint for serving
Directions:


  1. Microwave rice according to package
  2. Meanwhile heat olive oil in a wok over high heat
  3. Add lentils + onion, stir for a couple of minutes
  4. Sprinkle generously with Aleppo pepper, stir
  5. Add mint, garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin + lemon juice, stir
  6. Add more olive oil + spinach 
  7. Add rice, stir well until spinach is wilted + rice is thoroughly mixed in
  8. Sprinkle with fresh mint + enjoy!