Lentils With Rice Recipe

Name: Lentils With Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups brown lentils; ½ cup brown basmati rice; 1 large onion; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 3 cloves; 1 teaspoon allspice; ¼ cup sunflower oil; 5 cups water; 2 teaspoons sea salt (or to taste)

Servings: persons

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Cut onion in half and slice along side.
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Heat the oil in a large pot and caramelize the onions at medium flame.
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Do not burn the onion, caramelize slowly.
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When at least 3/4 of the onion is a deep golden brown, add the spices and salt, stir well for a minute.
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Then add the lentils and rice and stir for about 2 minutes until everything is shiny and well coated with the oil and onion.
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Add the water, stir well.
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Partially cover.
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When it begins to boil, lower the heat, stir again, cover, and put a heat diffuser (as you would when you make rice.
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Let gently and slowly cook for one hour, or more until rice is well done.
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Do not let mix dry, keep flame really low.
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Slow cooking lets the onions flavor the dish.
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Let it cool until only warm before you open the lid.
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Serve with a yogurt side dish and salad.
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It tastes delicious next day too, it can also be served as a snack.

326

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 ½ cups brown lentils, ½ cup brown basmati rice, 1 large onion, 1 cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Lentils With Rice falls under the General 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.

Lentils With Rice

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