Receta Spicy Lentils and White Rice

Lentils are delicious, versatile, and easy to prepare. Sometime after my first son was born, thirty years ago, a dietician provided me with numerous healthy and economical meals. Lentils were included in many of those recipes. Healthy and economical is a very alluring combination these days as well. Lentils are rich in fiber and protein. We know that a diet rich in fiber is heart healthy but did you know soluble fiber helps stabilize blood sugar levels? All I can say is shame on me for not continuing to prepare lentils regularly!  Using this Lentil and Rice recipe from the NY times as a guide and what was in the kitchen, we enjoyed this spicy "on hand" version! Spicy Lentils and White Rice 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra for drizzling 1 small…