Lentils & Rice With Caramelized Onions

Step 1: Peel and slice onions vertically.

Step 2: Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

Step 3: Add onion; cover and cook 15 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Uncover and increase heat to medium; cook 25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and keep onions warm.

Step 5: While onion cooks, bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.

Step 6: Add lentils; return to a boil and reduce heat to keep at a low boil and cook 20 minutes.

Step 7: Stir in 1/2 cup caramelized onion, rice, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper. Cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 25 minutes, until lentils and rice are tender.

Step 8: Spoon lentils and rice into a shallow dish; top with remaining onion.

Step 9: Drizzle remaining oil over lentils. Serve with yogurt, if desired.