Apple Rice With Lentils Skillet Recipe

2 cup uncooked lentils
4 cups water
1/2 cup fresh butter
2 carrots, coarse grated
2 onions, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
6 tsp flour
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp curry powder (adjust for taste)
2 cups water
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 cups cooked rice

Put lentils in saucepan with the 4 cups water, bring to a boil, turn heat to low and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Drain excess water; set aside.

In large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. When melted, add the carrots and onions and cook just until vegetables are slightly softened, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer.

Add the flour, applesauce, curry powder, and 2 cups water to the skillet, stir, turn heat to low, cover skillet and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and add the lemon juice, cooked lentils and cooked rice, stir gently, then serve immediately.

Will serve 4.