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Lentils, Rice and Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 medium-sized onions, sliced
- ½ cup Basmati rice, rinsed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon seven spice seasoning (see recipe page 19)
- water
Step 1
In a pot, place lentils and cover with water.
Step 2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 3
At the same time, in a skillet, heat the olive oil, then add the onions, and cook over medium heat frequently stirring, about 15-18 minutes, until caramelized (golden brown, but not burnt), and set aside.
Step 4
In the pan with the lentils, add the rice and salt.
Step 5
Recover the pot and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the rice and lentils are soft, and the liquid has been soaked up.
Step 6
Stir in the cumin, pepper, and seven spice seasoning.
Step 7
Remove from heat, and spoon into bowls, then garnish with the caramelized onions and serve.
