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Megadarra (Brown Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
7 cups vertically sliced onion
4 1/2 cups water
1 1/4 cups lentils
1 1/4 cups long- grain rice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. 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.
While onion cooks, bring 4 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. 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. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over lentils.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	153.96 Kcal (645 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.6g	9%
Sodium	217.7mg	9%
Potassium	316mg	7%
Total Carbs	19.71g	7%
Sugars	3.36g	13%
Dietary Fiber	8.24g	33%
Protein	6.41g	13%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	39.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	77.78 Kcal (326 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.83g	9%
Sodium	109.99mg	9%
Potassium	159.65mg	7%
Total Carbs	9.96g	7%
Sugars	1.7g	13%
Dietary Fiber	4.16g	33%
Protein	3.24g	13%
Vitamin C	3mg	10%
Iron	0.9mg	10%
Calcium	19.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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