Traditional Lebanese Mjadara

1 cup brown Lentils

1/2 cup white long rice (Uncle Ben’s)

1 tsp salt

10 twists of fresh black pepper

1 tsp ground Cinnamon

5 cups water

1 medium onion

1 Tbsp sauté Olive Oil

Wash lentils in a strainer

Soak rice is cold water.

Finely dice onion and set aside.

In a medium pot, caramelize diced onion with 1 tbs of oil over medium to high heat for 5 minutes.

Add lentils to pot and add 5 cups of water, then bring to a boil. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

Add the rice, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes (until water is absorbed)

Serve with cucumber yogurt salad, or caramelized onion wings.