Lentils & Rice with Caramelized Onions - Cajun Country Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, (chopped)
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 cup uncooked Cajun Country Jasmine Rice, (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup uncooked green or brown lentils
• 1 cinnamon stick, (or 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon)
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups water
• Garnish options - parsley, green onion and/or lemon
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large yellow or white onions, (thinly sliced)
• Pinch of salt