LEBANESE LENTIL-AND-RICE PILAF WITH BLACKENED ONIONS

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Categories     Onion     Rice     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Ramadan     Spice     Lentil     Fall     Healthy     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth
3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed, picked over
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
2 large onions, sliced
3 tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
1 cucumber, peeled, cut into rounds
Plain yogurt
Chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and next 4 ingredients; sauté until onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add broth and lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in rice; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice and lentils are tender, about 15 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions; sauté until soft and beginning to blacken, about 20 minutes.
  • Season pilaf to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to plates; top with blackened onions. Place tomatoes and cucumber alongside. Top pilaf with dollop of yogurt. Sprinkle with mint.

KATUSHABE MARY
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This recipe was a disaster. The lentils were mushy and the blackened onions were burnt. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Rodrez Lamarion
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The lentils were a bit overcooked, but the blackened onions were delicious. I would make this again, but I would cook the lentils for a shorter amount of time.


Khidmat Khas
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices.


Kill er
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This recipe is a keeper. The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the blackened onions added a delicious smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jank Kusbaha
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this dish. The lentils and rice were flavorful and the blackened onions added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


SAGUR GAMING
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The lentils and rice are perfectly cooked and the blackened onions add a wonderful flavor.


Mahinda Kapuwaththa
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lentils and rice are always cooked perfectly and the blackened onions add a delicious smoky flavor.


Lawrence Russell
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The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the blackened onions added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mark Swayze
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the crispy blackened onions. Will definitely make it again.


MUKTAR ABDULHAB
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I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of lentils, rice, and blackened onions was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Noman Liaquat
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The lentils and rice were perfectly cooked, and the blackened onions added a delicious smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.