Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 3/4 cups lentils (rinsed and sorted)
  • 1 cup rice (white par-boiled)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a deep sauce pot over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent and caramelized, 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add lentils and increase heat to medium-high. Toast lentils for 60 seconds then add 6 cups water. Bring pot to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are halfway cooked, about 15 minutes.
  • Add rice, salt and pepper to the pot and bring mixture to a boil. Stir once, cover with lid, then reduce heat to low. Cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Fluff lentils and rice with a fork before serving with caramelized onions. Serve with plain yogurt or Lebanese Cucumber Laban if you wish.