Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions

Time

Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Peel and slice onions vertically. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

2. 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. 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.

   20 min
4. 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.

   25 min
5. 5

   Spoon lentils and rice into a shallow dish; top with remaining onion. Drizzle remaining oil over lentils. Serve with yogurt, if desired.

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