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Ingredients
- 2 c. brown lentils
- 7 c. water
- 1 med onion, finely minced
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 c. long grain white rice
- 1 lrg onion, sliced, into half circles salt & pepper to taste
Method
- Put lentils in a large pot, cover with 5 c. of water, and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 20 min, stirring occasionally, and removing any foam which rises.
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, saute/fry minced onion in 1 1/2 Tbsp.
- of oil till soft and golden brown, about 5 min.
- After lentils have cooked for 20 min, add in cooked minced onions, rice, and remaining water.
- Cook for 15 to 20 more min or possibly till rice is tender, adding more water if necessary.
- Season to taste with salt & pepper.
- In the skillet used to saute/fry onions, saute/fry sliced onion in remaining oil till dark brown, about 10-15 min.
- Serve lentils and rice topped with browned onions.
