Wild Rice with French Green Lentils

Elevate your plant-based menu with this hearty and wholesome Wild Rice with French Green Lentils recipe—an irresistibly earthy and nourishing dish brimming with flavor. Featuring nutrient-packed wild rice and tender French green lentils, this recipe is beautifully complemented by a medley of aromatic vegetables, such as onions, carrots, and celery, all simmered in savory vegetable broth infused with fresh thyme and bay leaf. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this vegan-friendly dish is naturally rich in fiber and protein, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious food lovers. Serve it warm as a satisfying side or light main, and don’t forget to garnish with chopped parsley for an added pop of freshness. Eco-conscious, easy to prepare, and incredibly flavorful, this recipe is sure to be a new household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup wild rice
• 1 cup French green lentils
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 stalk celery stalk, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the wild rice and French green lentils under cold water and set them aside in separate bowls.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables soften.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the pot and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the wild rice, French green lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf.

Step 6

Add salt and black pepper, then stir everything to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.

Step 8

Cover and cook for 40-45 minutes, or until the wild rice and lentils are tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Fluff the mixture with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm as a side dish or light plant-based main.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1699.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1519.4

Total Fat 39.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4820.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 246.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.9g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 61.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 313.0mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 3790.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.5%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 62.1%