Go Back
+ servings

Curried Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions

Balance of flavors. Balance of textures. Balance of sweet and heat.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

Caramelized Onions

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 4 small white onions, sliced into half moons
  • 2 tsp sugar

Lentils & Rice

  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 15 oz cans worth of chicken broth or stock
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 cup green dried lentils
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • fresh or frozen veggies as side dish

Instructions

  • In a medium skillet, add the olive oil, sliced onions and sugar. Bring to a sizzling saute over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring often. This will “caramelize” the onions. Once browned and sweet, remove from heat and set aside. They will be used to top the lentils and rice.
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the tomato sauce and chicken stock. Stir in the curry powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, salt and pepper. Bring to bubbling, then add the lentils. Cover and cook over medium high heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  • Cook the brown rice as directed.
  • Prepare veggies.
  • Serve Curried Lentils over the rice with Caramelized Onions on top.