Directions:
- Heat olive oil in skillet, saute the onions with 1 tsp cumin until lightly browned (can add some garlic too, if desired).
- Remove 1/3 of the onions and set aside.
- Continue cooking the rest of the onions until dark brown and black in places.
- In the meantime, bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add the lentils, reduce heat, and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
- To the lentils, add the 1/3 lightly browned onions, rice, salt, and remaining 1 tsp cumin.
- Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the well-browned onions.
- Cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve!
- Especially good with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and a dollop of yogurt or sour cream on top.
- Also good with cooked spinach.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 474.7 Kcal (1987 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 105.29 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.7g | 18% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 593.95mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 639.67mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbs | 75.2g | 25% | |
| Sugars | 4.28g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.13g | 69% | |
| Protein | 16.91g | 34% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.5mg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 81.1mg | 8% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 118.77 Kcal (497 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 26.34 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.93g | 18% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 148.61mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 160.05mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbs | 18.82g | 25% | |
| Sugars | 1.07g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.29g | 69% | |
| Protein | 4.23g | 34% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 20.3mg | 8% | |
* 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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