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Lentil Rice with Caramelised Onion

Adas polo-style rice with lentils and golden onions. Makes 4 servings.

60 min · Serves 4 · Vegan · ≈297 kcal per serving · ≈8 g protein

Lentil Rice with Caramelised Onion

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Ingredients

  • 200g dry basmati rice
  • 150g cooked green lentils, drained
  • 350g onion
  • 25g olive oil
  • 2g cumin seeds
  • 5g salt
  • 550ml water

Method

  1. Cook rinsed lentils 15 minutes; add rice, cumin, salt and water; simmer covered 18 minutes.
  2. Fry sliced onions in oil over low heat 30 minutes until deep brown.
  3. Serve rice topped with onions and their oil.

This recipe was written with AI assistance and has not yet been kitchen-tested by our team. Nutrition values are estimates. Always check ingredients for allergies.

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