Mujadarra

 

    Serves:4-6 servings

     Ingredients
     2½ cups water
     ¾ teaspoon salt
     ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
     ½ cup brown lentils, sorted and rinsed
     1 cup brown rice 
    2 large Vidalia or white onions, cut in half, then sliced into thin           rings (approximately 4 cups)
    ¼ teaspoon paprika




   In a medium-sized saucepan with cover, combine water, salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the brown rice and lentils to the saucepan and bring back to a boil.
Once the lentils and rice have reached a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for approximately 40-45 minutes or until the brown rice and lentils are tender. Turn off heat and allow to sit covered for 5 minutes.
While the rice and lentils are cooking, prepare the onions. In a large skillet, heat the remaining ¼ cup of olive oil over medium high heat, tipping the skillet so that the oil evenly coats the bottom of the pan.
Add the sliced onions, and cook for about 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently until the onions are a deep golden color, and the edges of the onions are well caramelized. Once cooked, remove from the heat and sprinkle the paprika over the onions. Stir to combine.
Give the rice and lentil mixture a stir, then pour into a serving bowl. Top with caramelized onions and serve. (This dish is delicious served hot off the stove or at room temperature.)

source: A Family Feast