LENTILS AND RICE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
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!
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel and slice onions vertically.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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SK SHORIF YT Gemar
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes.
Adoptme Tradeing
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have a container of leftover rice in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.
Huzaifa Saleem
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!
Shirley Reyes
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to save money on groceries. Lentils and rice are both very affordable ingredients.
Chris Xen
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Gary Poole
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber.
saidi njihia
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook lentils. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.
Abenezer Wendmaghe
[email protected]I'm not a fan of onions, but I loved the caramelized onions in this recipe. They were so sweet and flavorful.
Matthew Brackin
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a bag of lentils in my pantry and this is a great way to use them up.
ibrahim usman
[email protected]I love the combination of lentils and rice. This recipe is a great way to change up my usual dinner routine.
Fetratullah Karimy
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!
Lasani Mobile
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've already made it twice this week!
Sarita Shrestha
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Shipu Kamal
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and savory flavors.
Digontho dash
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramelized onions really make the dish.
Wycliffe Bulimo
[email protected]This is my new favorite lentil recipe. It's easy to make and so flavorful.
Naim Shawon
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The leftovers are even better the next day!
Ahamad Kashif
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The caramelized onions added a delicious sweetness and depth of flavor to the lentils and rice.