Coconut Lentils and Rice (Arroz Con Lentejas Y Coco)

I nice side dish to complement a spicy main dish. Very easy.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 portions

Ingredients

• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 3  tablespoons  peanut oil
• 1  cup dried lentils
• 2  cups rice
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups water

Directions

1. Heat oil in a skillet, then sauté onion until it is softened and begins to color, 5 to 8 minutes; add lentils and 1 cup of water.
2. Cook, covered, about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
3. Stir in rice and salt, add coconut milk; cover and simmer about 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.