Lebanese Lentil-Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions

Lebanese Lentil-Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions


1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Add chopped onion and next 4 ingredients; sauté until onion softens, about 4 minutes.

3. Add broth and lentils; bring to boil.

4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.

5. Stir in rice; return to boil.

6. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice and lentils are tender, about 15 minutes longer.

7. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

8. Add sliced onions; sauté until soft and beginning to blacken, about 20 minutes.

9. Season pilaf to taste with salt and pepper.

10. Transfer to plates; top with blackened onions.

11. Place tomatoes and cucumber alongside.

12. Top pilaf with dollop of yogurt.

13. Sprinkle with mint.

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