Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions
Gently simmered lentils, rice and yogurt, an Egyptian side dish. Finish with onion.
1 hr 15 min · Serves 12 · Medium
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total
- medium
- 1
Peel and slice onions vertically. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- 2
Add onion; cover and cook 15 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally. Uncover and increase heat to medium; cook 25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and keep onions warm.
- 3
While onion cooks, bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add lentils; return to a boil and reduce heat to keep at a low boil and cook 20 minutes.
- 4
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.
- 5
Spoon lentils and rice into a shallow dish; top with remaining onion. Drizzle remaining oil over lentils. Serve with yogurt, if desired.
Notes and swaps
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