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Basmati & Wild Rice With Lentils

Slow cooker curry chicken over basmati & wild rice with lentils.

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You may have noticed my pattern of ‘healthy grain + protein + veggies’ repeats itself in a myriad of delicious ways throughout the week.  This wild and basmati-lentil combo is something I stumbled upon while experimenting with sneaking more protein and calories into my then underweight youngest child.  The lentils and wild rice mix things up a bit from the usual rice side dishes!  It’s on my weekend cooking rotation as typically it takes about 40 minutes to cook + prep.  It pairs nicely with a wide range of foods or for a vegetarian meal, is a great main with a nice strong veg such as eggplant or sweet potato.

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Slow cooker curry chicken over basmati & wild rice with lentils.

Slow cooker curry chicken over basmati & wild rice with lentils.

Enjoy!  Leftovers can be saved in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 or 3 days, reheat over low heat with about a ¼ cup of water (or broth).

Kids' plates basmati & wild rice with lentils + curry chicken

Kids’ plates basmati & wild rice with lentils + curry chicken

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