Mujaddarah(Lentil and Rice Pottage)

Posted for a request for more Lebanese recipes! UPDATE: Thanks to Elmotoo I have made some changes! Thank you Bethie! :)

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups  whole red lentils
• 6  cups water
• 4  medium onions, sliced thin
• 1  cup olive oil or 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 2  cups cooked rice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Bring water to boil, then add the lentils, lower heat to simmer and cook about 30-60 minutes .
2. Meanwhile, saute onions in the oil to caramelize about 15-20 minutes, then add half of onions, rice and seasonings to lentils. Let the mixture boil for a few minutes.
3. When it thickens, pour into a tureen, and spread the remaining onions over the top. and serve.
4. Yield: 4 servings.