Mujaddara Arabic Lentil Rice

Ingredients

• 2.75 cups water , divided
• 1 cup dry lentils , rinsed
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons salt , divided
• 0.75 cups white rice , rinsed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 cups vegetable oil
• 3 whites onions , sliced into 1/4-inch rings

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine 2 cups water, lentils, cumin, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in a pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; cook until lentils begin to soften, 20 to 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir rice, remaining 3/4 cup water, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and olive oil into lentils. Cover pot; continue cooking until lentils and rice tender, about 40 minutes more.

3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Top rice and lentil mixture with onions; serve.