Rice & Lentils with Vegetables (Chicken Optional) | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• ## RICE AND LENTILS IN THE OVEN
• 1/2 cup(s) rice
• 1/2 cup(s) lentils (any), dry
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 2 cup(s) boiling water
• ## SPICES, VEGETABLES (AND CHICKEN)
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1 stick(s) celery, diced
• 1 dash(es) asafoetida (hing)
• OR - replace celery and asafoetida with 1/2 small onion, diced, and 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cup(s) sliced yellow summer squash or zucchini
• 3 cup(s) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon(s) water
• 6 ounce(s) cooked chicken, diced
• ## DRESSING
• 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 2 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar or lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika, hot paprika or chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper, freshly ground