Lentil Rice with Caramelised Onions

Mujadara-style lentil rice topped with deeply browned onions. Makes 4 servings.

55 min · Serves 4 · Vegan · ≈295 kcal per serving · ≈9 g protein

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Ingredients

• 200g cooked green lentils, drained
• 180g dry basmati rice
• 400g onion
• 25g olive oil
• 3g cumin seeds
• 5g salt
• 700ml water

Method

1. Rinse lentils and rice. Cook lentils in water 15 minutes; add rice, cumin and salt; simmer covered 18 minutes until tender.
2. Meanwhile cook sliced onions in oil over medium-low 30 minutes until deep golden and sweet.
3. Spoon rice and lentils into bowls and crown 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.