Lebanese Rice And Lentils With Caramelized Onions Recipes

LEBANESE MUJADARA

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil with one teaspoon of cumin and finely sliced onions. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
• Then, remove the lid and let the onions carmelise for 10 more minutes while stirring.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil and spices in a large pan. Add the lentils, rice, and sizzle until well coated.
• Then, pour in the stock and simmer for 25 minutes until the water has been absorbed.
• Stir in the caramelized onions and serve with fresh coriander.

LEBANESE MUJADARA RECIPE - VEGAN LENTILS WITH RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils with cold water and remove any apparent debris.
• Add the lentils to a pot with 5 cups of water, bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
• Add rice, salt and the olive oil to the pot and stir well. You may need to add 1/2 cup of water if a lot of water had evaporated already. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel and chop the onions lengthwise and fry them in 1/4 cup of coconut or vegetable oil, for about 20 minutes or until they're caramelized (dark brown). Strain from excess oil and set aside.
• Once rice is fully cooked, mix the pot well, then pour it in your serving plate and garnish it with the caramelized onions.
• Serve hot or cold with an optional side of plain/Greek yogurt.

LEBANESE RICE AND LENTILS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring the lentils to a boil in the water and simmer, skimming, about 25 minutes, or until nearly tender. Drain the lentils, reserving 1 1/2 cups of cooking liquid. Add more liquid if necessary to make 1 1/2 cups.
• Cook the onions in the olive oil for about 5 minutes. Then remove 1 1/2 cups of the onions and cook the rest until they caramelize and begin to get crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes more. Drain the caramelized onions on paper towels.
• Add to the saucepan the cooked lentils, the reserved liquid, the softened onions, and the basmati rice, salt and allspice. Cook over low heat, covered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Top with caramelized onions.
• Recommended drink: Arak

LENTILS AND RICE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pot, sauté the diced red onion and minced garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the water, green lentils, and salt to the large pot. Bring to a boil.
• Cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
• To make the caramelized onions, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over low heat and add the onion slices, stirring occasionally until completely soft, dark brown, and caramelized.
• NOTE: This will take about 30 minutes. The onions should become very dark and tacky when finished. Stir often to avoid burning.
• Add the rice, cumin, cinnamon, and bayleaf to the lentils. Stir.
• Cook covered for about 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
• Serve lentils and rice topped with the caramelized onions, chopped fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and Greek yogurt if desired.
• Enjoy!