Lentil Coconut Curry Rice Bowl
- Per serve
- A$2.18
- Protein
- 20g
- Time
- 35 min
Mediterranean-Australian - Lunch, Dinner
Lentil Tomato Rice Bowl
A brown rice bowl with lentils, canned tomatoes, spinach, onion, and garlic.
Cost and nutrition
What this recipe costs
Estimates use curated Coles and Woolworths product matches for Sydney, with prices last checked 25 September 2026. Always check live retailer prices before purchase.
A$2.12per serve, makes 4 serves as written
A$8.48cost to make the full recipe
A$2.20Coles per serve
A$2.12Woolworths per serve
34 mintotal time
20g protein480 kcal per serve
Make it
Ingredients and method
Ingredients
- 520g Lentils
- 300g Brown rice
- 360g Canned tomatoes
- 120g Baby spinach
- 1 onion Brown onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
Method
- Prep the ingredients Set out lentils, brown rice, canned tomatoes, spinach, onion and garlic. Wash, trim, and chop spinach, onion and garlic before heating the pan. Drain lentils. Measure canned tomatoes.
- Cook the base Cook brown rice according to the packet directions, then let it steam off for a few minutes so the bowl is not watery.
- Prepare the protein Drain lentils well, then warm it with canned tomatoes until the mixture is saucy and hot.
- Prepare the vegetables Cook onion and garlic for 3-5 minutes until tender, then add spinach off the heat.
- Season the bowl Season the warm ingredients with salt and pepper before assembling.
- Assemble Divide brown rice, lentils, and vegetables between bowls.
- Serve Serve warm, checking that each bowl has a balanced mix of protein, vegetables, and base.
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