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        Mujadarah With Caramelized Onions (Lentil And Rice Pilaf)

Recipe By     : Zov's Bistro-Bakery, Tustin
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Lentils                          Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  cups          brown lentils
   1      cup           raw long-grain rice
   3      cups          chicken or vegetable broth
   2      large         onions -- halved and peeled
                         -- and sliced
     1/2  cup           olive oil
   4      tablespoons   butter
                        Salt and pepper -- to taste

Cook lentils in 4 cups of boiling water until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain. 
Place lentils in large saucepan; add rice and chicken or vegetable broth. Bring
 to a boil and immediately lower to a simmer; simmer until all liquid has evapo
rated and rice is tender.

In a skillet, sauté onions in olive oil until dark golden brown. Add butter and 
heat to melt the butter.

Presentation: Taste pilaf, and add salt and pepper as needed. Pour onions over 
pilaf and serve immediately.

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings.


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