Egyptian Rice And Lentils(Healthy Recipe)

• 1 c. brown lentils
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 large onion, 1/2 chopped and 1/2 sliced
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 c. long grain brown rice
• 2 c. water
• 1/2 c. plain, low-fat yogurt
• pepper to taste

1. Soak lentils in some hot water for 1 hour.
2. Drain and place in a saucepan; cover with water by 2 inches.
3. Bring to a boil; add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
4. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until tender.
5. Saute chopped onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until golden.
6. Add cumin, cinnamon and rice.
7. Stir to coat with oil. Add water and lentils with their liquid, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
8. Stir; bring to a boil.
9. Reduce heat and cover.
10. Cook 25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.

brown lentils, salt, olive oil, onion, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, long grain brown rice, water, yogurt, pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=999922 (may not work)