Lentil Rice Topped with Crispy Fried Onions

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This lentil rice dish is warm, simple, and deeply comforting.
Lentils and rice cook together, creating a balanced and nourishing base.
Crispy fried onions add a gentle crunch that completes the texture.
The flavors remain steady and familiar.
A dependable everyday meal that feels both satisfying and calm.

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Lentil Rice Topped with Crispy Fried Onions

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Lentil rice topped with crispy fried onions for a warm and nourishing vegetarian comfort dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 332

Ingredients
  

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Combine rice, lentils, water, salt, black pepper, and cumin in a pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Add sliced onion and cook until golden and crispy.
  5. Fluff the cooked lentil rice with a fork.
  6. Top with crispy fried onions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 348mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Slice onions thinly and mix with flour  for crisping.
Let rice rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing.
Serve warm for best flavor.

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