Ingredients
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2 3/4 cups water, divided
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1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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2 teaspoons salt, divided
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¾ cup white rice, rinsed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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¼ cup vegetable oil
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3 white onions, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
Directions
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Combine 2 cups water, lentils, cumin, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in a pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; cook until lentils begin to soften, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Stir rice, remaining 3/4 cup water, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and olive oil into lentils. Cover pot; continue cooking until lentils and rice tender, about 40 minutes more.
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Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Top rice and lentil mixture with onions; serve.
