Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in skillet, saute the onions with 1 tsp cumin until lightly browned (can add some garlic too, if desired).
  2. Remove 1/3 of the onions and set aside.
  3. Continue cooking the rest of the onions until dark brown and black in places.
  4. In the meantime, bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add the lentils, reduce heat, and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
  5. To the lentils, add the 1/3 lightly browned onions, rice, salt, and remaining 1 tsp cumin.
  6. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the well-browned onions.
  8. Cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
  9. Serve!
  10. Especially good with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and a dollop of yogurt or sour cream on top.
  11. Also good with cooked spinach.