This may sound like a plain recipe, but believe me, it’s wonderful! It is an easy-to-make Middle Eastern comfort food that combines lentils, rice and delicious fried onions. The yogurt really gives it a super flavor!
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large white onion, sliced into rings
- 1 1/3 cups uncooked green lentils
- ¾ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned. Remove from heat, and set aside.
Step 2
Place lentils in a medium saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes.
Step 3
Stir rice and enough water to cover into the saucepan with the lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Cover saucepan, and continue to simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until rice and lentils are tender.
Step 4
Mix half the onions into the lentil mixture. Top with yogurt or sour cream and remaining onions to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 535 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat3g | 15% |
Cholesterol1mg | 0% |
Sodium312mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate69g | 25% |
Dietary Fiber11g | 38% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein17g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 15% |
Calcium74mg | 6% |
Iron5mg | 30% |
Potassium649mg | 14% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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