Megadarra (Brown Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions)

Name: Megadarra (Brown Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 11
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons black pepper; 296 milliliters lentils; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 liters vertically sliced onion; 296 milliliters long-grain rice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 liters water

For 41 cents per serving, this recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 11. One serving contains 238 calories, 8g of protein, and 5g of fat. A mixture of pepper, water, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

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

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Frying Pan

Add onion; cover and cook 15 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally. Uncover and increase heat to medium; cook 25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Keep warm.

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Onion

While onion cooks, bring 4 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan.

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Onion

Water

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Sauce Pan

Add lentils; cook 20 minutes or until tender. Stir in 1/2 cup caramelized onion, rice, salt, and pepper. Cover, and cook 25 minutes or until lentils and rice are tender. Spoon lentil mixture into a shallow dish; top with remaining onion.

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Onion

Lentils