Red Lentils And Rice With Caramelized Onions
serves 2-4
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1 cup red lentils
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
2 cups low-sodium broth (chicken or vegetable)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
prep: 10 minutes
total: 55 minutes
large saucepan
colander
large sauté pan
1. Rinse and pick through the lentils. Put them in a large saucepan with half of the salt (1/2 teaspoon), the bay leaf and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender, 10-15 minutes. When they are done, remove the bay leaf and drain them in a colander.
2. Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When it's hot and shimmering, add the onion and honey. Cover and cook, stirring often, until the onions have softened, about 10 minutes. Then uncover and cook another 5-10 minutes until they are golden brown.
3. Add the rest of the salt to the onions, plus the cumin, paprika and pepper. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is well coated, about 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer until the liquids are absorbed and the rice is almost tender, 15-20 minutes.
4. When the rice and lentils are done, stir them together and season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When it's hot and shimmering, add the onion and honey. Cover and cook, stirring often, until the onions have softened, about 10 minutes. Then uncover and cook another 5-10 minutes until they are golden brown.
3. Add the rest of the salt to the onions, plus the cumin, paprika and pepper. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is well coated, about 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer until the liquids are absorbed and the rice is almost tender, 15-20 minutes.
4. When the rice and lentils are done, stir them together and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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