Light Pesto Lentil Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 350 g cooked lentils
• 300 g cooked rice
• 15 ml olive oil
• 150 g green beans
• 150 g peas
• 30 ml basil pesto and 30 ml water
• 15 ml chopped basil
• salt
• black pepper

Method

1. Step 1

   Cook 300 g cooked rice according to the package directions and keep it ready.

2. Step 2

   Season the lentils with salt and black pepper.

3. Step 3

   Heat 15 ml olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the lentils for 2 to 3 minutes until hot.

4. Step 4

   Add 150 g green beans and 150 g peas and cook them for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.

5. Step 5

   Stir in 30 ml basil pesto and 30 ml water and let it bubble for 1 minute.

6. Step 6

   Add the cooked rice and toss everything together until coated.

7. Step 7

   Finish the stir-fry with 15 ml chopped basil and serve it hot.