4 brown lentils rice caramelized onions Recipes

vegetable oil, divided, onions, halved and cut into thin half-moons, kosher salt, red lentils, rinsed well and drained, dried bay leaves, serrano chile, minced, minced fresh ginger, ground coriander, turmeric, spinach (not baby), stems finely chopped and leaves cut in half ; or use thawed frozen spinach, cumin seeds, garlic cloves, minced, cooked brown basmati rice or couscous

extra virgin olive oil, divided, yellow onions, water, brown lentils, grain rice, salt, black pepper, plain yogurt

brown or green lentils (not lentils du puy), sorted for debris and rinsed, extra-virgin olive oil, cumin seeds, cracked black peppercorns, red onions, thinly sliced, kosher salt, basmati rice, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon stick, pine nuts , optional, squeeze of fresh lemon juice, greek yogurt , for serving, optional