Caramelized Onions and Lentil Rice Recipe

Name: Caramelized Onions and Lentil Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 quart water; 1 (15.5-ounce) can lentils, drained and rinsed; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 quart water
1 (15.5-ounce) can lentils, drained and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1
Melt the butter with the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the onions, sugar, and some salt and pepper.
3
Cook until the onions become deep brown and sticky, about 20 minutes, stirring every 4 or 5 minutes (if the onions color too quickly, reduce the heat to medium-low).
4
While the onions caramelize, make the rice.
5
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
6
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
7
Add the rice and stir, cooking it until the grains begin to turn opaque, about 2 minutes.
8
Add the water, lentils, and cumin; season with salt and pepper.
9
Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
10
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed all of the liquid, about 20 minutes.
11
Serve topped with the caramelized onions.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Onions and Lentil Rice falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caramelized Onions and Lentil Rice

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