1. Heat olive oil in skillet, saute the onions with 1 tsp cumin until lightly browned (can add some garlic too, if desired). 2. Remove 1/3 of the onions and set aside. 3. Continue cooking the rest of the onions until dark brown and black in places. 4. In the meantime, bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add the lentils, reduce heat, and cover, simmering for 15 minutes. 5. To the lentils, add the 1/3 lightly browned onions, rice, salt, and remaining 1 tsp cumin. 6. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender. 7. Remove from heat and stir in the well-browned onions. 8. Cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes. 9. Serve! 10. Especially good with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and a dollop of yogurt or sour cream on top. 11. Also good with cooked spinach. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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