Lentils and Rice With Caramelized Onions |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This can be served either warm or room temperature as an appetizer (good with toasted pita chips), or as a side to chicken. As suggested by some reviewers, add cumin and allspice to taste, if desired! Ingredients:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided |
6 large yellow onions |
4 1/2 cups water |
1 1/4 cups brown lentils |
1 1/4 cups long-grain rice |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
plain yogurt |
Directions:
1. Peel and slice onions vertically.
2. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
3. Add onion; cover and cook 15 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally.
4. Uncover and increase heat to medium; cook 25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and keep onions warm.
5. While onion cooks, bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
6. Add lentils; return to a boil and reduce heat to keep at a low boil and cook 20 minutes.
7. Stir in 1/2 cup caramelized onion, rice, salt, and pepper. Cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 25 minutes, until lentils and rice are tender.
8. Spoon lentils and rice into a shallow dish; top with remaining onion.
9. Drizzle remaining oil over lentils. Serve with yogurt, if desired.
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