Lentils With Fried Onions Recipes

Steps:

• In a large pot, sauté the diced red onion and minced garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the water, green lentils, and salt to the large pot. Bring to a boil.
• Cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
• To make the caramelized onions, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over low heat and add the onion slices, stirring occasionally until completely soft, dark brown, and caramelized.
• NOTE: This will take about 30 minutes. The onions should become very dark and tacky when finished. Stir often to avoid burning.
• Add the rice, cumin, cinnamon, and bayleaf to the lentils. Stir.
• Cook covered for about 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
• Serve lentils and rice topped with the caramelized onions, chopped fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and Greek yogurt if desired.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium saute pan or saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry onion until crisp and reddish-brown, about 10 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
• Put garlic and chile in saucepan and fry for 20 seconds or until just beginning to brown. Add lentils and water. Partially cover and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are soft.
• Serve lentils with onions on top.
• Note: I used 6 cloves of garlic and 2 chiles, and it still wasn't hot enough for my tastes.

Steps:

• Pour the oil into a heavy skillet (I use a 10-inch cast-iron) or saucepan and place over moderate heat.
• Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until they are tender, starting to become crisp, and have turned a rich brown color.
• This can take as long as 25 minutes.
• Remove half the onions to a dish and reserve.
• Add the lentils and water to barely cover the lentils.
• Bring to a boil, stirring up the caramelized bits of onion at the bottom of the skillet.
• Lower the heat, and simmer the lentils and onion for about 25 minutes, covered, or until the lentils are cooked but still firm to the bite.
• Check a few times to see that there is enough water; add it sparingly, if necessary.
• If there is too much liquid, remove the cover and boil the lentils to evaporate excess water.
• Stir in the reserved onions and taste for seasoning.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.