Rice and Lentils with Caramelized Onions (Mujadara) | Scratch Pantry

Ingredients

• 4 medium red onions , sliced thinly
• 1 ⁄ 2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup green lentils
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 5 fresh garlic cloves , minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 1 ⁄ 2 cups water
• 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Chopped Fresh Cilantro or Parsley, Lemon Wedges, Green Yogurt and Toasted Pine Nuts