Lentils and Rice With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 6 large yellow onions
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/4 cups brown lentils
• 1 1/4 cups long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• plain yogurt

Directions

1. 1

   Peel and slice onions vertically.

2. 2

   Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

3. 3

   Add onion; cover and cook 15 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Uncover and increase heat to medium; cook 25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and keep onions warm.

5. 5

   While onion cooks, bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.

6. 6

   Add lentils; return to a boil and reduce heat to keep at a low boil and cook 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in 1/2 cup caramelized onion, rice, salt, and pepper. Cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 25 minutes, until lentils and rice are tender.

8. 8

   Spoon lentils and rice into a shallow dish; top with remaining onion.

9. 9

   Drizzle remaining oil over lentils. Serve with yogurt, if desired.