Halal Vegetarian Mujaddara (Lentils & Rice with Caramelized Onions)

• 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
• 3-4 large onions, thinly sliced
• ¼-⅓ cup olive oil
• 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp allspice (optional), salt & pepper
• Fresh parsley, plain yogurt or lemon for serving

1. 1Cook lentils in 3 cups water ~15-20 min until almost tender. Add rice and more water if needed; cook ~20 min until done.
2. 2Meanwhile, heat oil and caramelize onions slowly over medium-low (~20-30 min) until deep golden and crispy.
3. 3Mix half the onions into lentil-rice. Top with remaining onions, parsley, and yogurt.

Nutrition values are estimates.