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Spiced Basmati Rice with Lentils and Caramelized Onions Recipe

Spiced Basmati Rice with Lentils and Caramelized Onions Recipe

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Spiced Basmati Rice with Lentils and Caramelized Onions

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp butter
4 cups sliced onions
1/2 cup dried lentils
2 1/2 cups water
3 whole cardamom pods
2 whole allspice
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt
1 cup basmati rice

Directions:

Melt butter in 10-inch-diameter oven-proof nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and stir 1 minute. Cover and cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Uncover and sauté until onions are deep golden, about 5 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Spread onions in even layer in same skillet; set aside.
Meanwhile, cook lentils in pot of boiling water until almost tender but still firm to bite, about 20 minutes. Drain.
Combine 2 1/2 cups water, cardamom, allspice, bay leaf and salt in heavy medium saucepan; bring to boil. Add rice and lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Discard cardamom, allspice and bay leaf.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spoon rice mixture atop onions in skillet, pressing with back of spoon to compact rice; smooth top. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cool. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
Cover skillet tightly with double layer of foil. Bake rice mixture until heated through, about 35 minutes. Remove foil; let stand 5 minutes. Place plate over skillet; invert skillet, releasing rice and onions onto plate and scraping any onions remaining in skillet onto rice. Spoon rice and onions onto plates and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	259.8 Kcal (1088 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.71g	6%
Cholesterol	7.63mg	3%
Sodium	590.77mg	25%
Potassium	418.97mg	9%
Total Carbs	48.44g	16%
Sugars	5.08g	20%
Dietary Fiber	10.34g	41%
Protein	9.2g	18%
Vitamin C	9mg	15%
Iron	25.6mg	142%
Calcium	56.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.94 Kcal (310 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.06g	6%
Cholesterol	2.17mg	3%
Sodium	168.14mg	25%
Potassium	119.24mg	9%
Total Carbs	13.79g	16%
Sugars	1.45g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.94g	41%
Protein	2.62g	18%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	15%
Iron	7.3mg	142%
Calcium	16mg	6%

* 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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